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To find participating MRDT areas and their tax rates, please use the MRDT location map.

To learn how to register and complete your MRDT return, please see the MRDT Return Guide.

 

What is the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT)?

The Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) was introduced in 1987, by the Provincial Government, to provide funding for local tourism marketing, programs, and projects. The tax is intended to help grow BC revenues, visitation, and jobs, and amplify BC’s tourism marketing efforts in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The MRDT is an up-to three percent tax applied to sales of short-term accommodation provided in participating areas of British Columbia on behalf of municipalities, regional districts and eligible entities.

The MRDT is jointly administered by Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Destination BC.

 

What is Destination BC’s role in administering the MRDT program?

  • First point of contact for municipalities, regional districts and eligible entities, providing them with advice and guidance on the MRDT program requirements and application/renewal processes
  • Reviews annual tactical plans/budgets related to eligible tourism marketing, programs and projects
  • Reviews annual performance and financial reports, provided by Designated Recipients

Destination BC serves an administrative role only, and is not responsible for approving applications, tax collection, disbursements and enforcement of the program.

 

What can MRDT funds be used for?

To promote a coordinated and efficient use of funds, the following MRDT program principles have been adopted:

  • Effective tourism marketing, programs, and projects
  • Effective local-level stakeholder support and inter-community collaboration
  • Coordinated and complementary marketing efforts to broader provincial marketing strategies and tactics
  • Fiscal prudence and accountability

Affordable housing was added as a permissible use of funds in the 2018 Provincial Budget, to help address local housing needs. Designated recipients have the flexibility to define, identify, and fund affordable housing initiatives that they deem appropriate to meet local needs. Affordable housing funding must be consistent with fiscal prudence and accountability, and will be subject to additional reporting requirements. Further details, including stakeholder consultation and support requirements, can be found in Section 8 of the MRDT Program Requirements.

 

Effective April 18, 2024, the BC Government has issued additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors regarding the new short-term rental rules that come into effect May 1, 2024.

Read the full news release here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HOUS0020-000590

 

Program Requirements & Application Procedure

The MRDT Program Requirements outline the requirements for the program and provides guidance and assistance to those entities applying to request that the Province levy the tax.
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Annual Reporting Requirements

Under the Provincial Sales Tax Act, all designated recipients must account annually, to the Province, for how money received from the tax has been spent.
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Forms

Looking for up-to-date forms to assist with your MRDT application and reporting requirements? We’ve assembled all the necessary information in one location.
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FAQ

Commonly asked questions about the Municipal and Regional District Tax.
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Get in Touch

MRDT Program Application & Reporting Questions

Destination BC Vancouver Office
Phone: 778-405-9148
Email: [email protected]

Tax Administration and Enforcement Questions

Ministry of Finance
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 1-877-388-4440 (toll free within Canada)
Email: [email protected]

For more information, find the MRDT Program Requirements here.

 

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