Marketing Levy By-Law
Richmond County collects a 3% Marketing Levy. Accommodation providers must report and remit the levy through the ORHMA Levy Reporting Portal.
Who must collect the levy
The levy applies to fixed-roof accommodations in Richmond County, including:
- Hotels
- Motels
- Inns
- Cottages
- Short-term rentals, including Airbnb and VRBO listings
Recent changes to the By-law
On August 18, 2026, Richmond County Municipal Council approved amendments to the Marketing Levy By-law.
The amendments:
- Add short-term rental platform operators
- Clarify how the levy is collected
- Clarify how the levy is reported and remitted
How to report and remit the levy
Effective May 1, 2026, accommodation providers must report and remit the 3% Marketing Levy through the ORHMA Levy Reporting Portal. Previous reporting systems, including Checkin Analytics, are no longer in use.
Need Help?
For help with the reporting portal or the transition to the new process, contact:
Resources
- Marketing Levy By-law: pdf View or download the Marketing Levy By-law(210 KB)
- Proof of Compliance: To request proof of compliance with municipal by-law requirements, email .
- ORHMA Marketing Levy Information Session: View the ORHMA information session recording