Accommodation Tax
The accommodation tax is also known as the tourism marketing levy. Accommodation Tax is set at 4%. It is collected from any person who - for a daily charge, fee or remuneration - is accommodated, lodges or stays in a room or building in St. John's that is under the Tourist Establishments Act or owned by Memorial University. A portion of the accommodation tax is provided to our partner Destination St. John's to support marketing and promotion of tourism.
The Municipal Taxation Act, passed by the Government of Newfoundland, governs accommodation tax. Hotels and other tourist establishments must pay this fee to the City on the following schedule:
Reporting Period
Quarter 1: January 1-March 31 April 15
Quarter 2: April 1 - June 30 July 15
Quarter 3: July 1 - September 30 October 15
Quarter 4: October 1 - December 31 January 15
We require a quarterly accommodation tax report showing the total room revenue and the amount of the levy being remitted. The report can be completed and submitted electronically to accommodationtax@stjohns.ca.
Ways to Pay
In-Person at City Hall
City Hall is located at 10 New Gower Street. Cashiers are located on the first floor of City Hall and are available to take your payment 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Payment can only be made by using cash, cheque or debit card.
You may also drop your payment (no cash please) in the City Hall mail slot which is available 24/7, 365 days of the year. The mail slot is located on the left-hand side of the main entrance in the Mayor’s parking area.
Please do not send cash by mail. Make cheques or money orders payable to:
City of St. John's
P.O. Box 908
St. John's, NL
A1C 5M2
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Banking information for EFT payments is available upon request by contacting accommodationtax@stjohns.ca.
Online Bill Payment
Online bill payment requires a unique account number which can be provided by contacting accommodationtax@stjohns.ca.
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