Marketing Levy By-Law
As of January 1, 2024, the Municipality of the County of Richmond Marketing Levy By-Law is now applicable to all accommodations in Richmond County.
The Marketing Levy which was amended in 2023, now applies to ALL fixed-roof accommodation providers within the Municipality, as required to be registered under the Nova Scotia Tourism Accommodation Registration Act. This now applies to all short-term rentals, which include AirBNB.
As of January 1, 2024, three percent (3%) of the Purchase Price of the Accommodation is being collected.
The Levy payment must be remitted to the Municipality on a monthly basis along with the Remittance Form. Payments can be mailed or made in-person at the Municipal Administration Building at 2357 Hwy 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, NS, B0E 1A0.
Request for Proof of Compliance with Municipal By-Law Requirements
Please forward your requests in writing to
Remittance Form
To view and download the remittance from, click on the pdf Marketing Levy Form (57 KB) Hard copies can be made available upon request.
Marketing Levy By-Law
To view or download the Marketing Levy By-Law, click here.
Assisstance
If you require assisstance in filling out your form call the Municipality at 902-226-2400.