Marketing Levy By-law Changes are now in effect

Posted on:
January 11, 2024

As of January 1, 2024, the Victoria County Marketing Levy By-law is now applicable to all accommodations in the County of Victoria.

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.

Updated in August 2024:

*NEW REPORTING FORMAT* (From Destination Cape Breton) “A Marketing Levy reporting and remitting platform, Check-In Analytics, was recently introduced. This new online platform will simplify the process for accommodation providers and allow for online reporting of levies fees.

All registered accommodation operators on Cape Breton Island should have received an email with login instructions to Check-In Analytics. If you have not received an email, please visit https://www.checkinanalytics.com/ to register.

The Levy payment must be remitted to Victoria County on a monthly basis. Payments can be mailed or made in-person at the Victoria County Municipal Building at 495 Chebucto Street, in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. You may also make payments through online banking, using your Customer ID. You can contact our customer service clerk to find out your Customer ID by calling (902) 295-3231.

Your first payment in February 2024 will cover January 2024 payment and so forth.

Accommodation Providers, the document below outlines the changes to the Marketing Levy By-Law. Please read and familiarize yourself with the contents.

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