Grants
Municipal and Regional District Tax Program
Destination British ColumbiaDescription
The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements for the Municipal, Regional, and District Tax Program (“MRDT program”) and provide guidance and assistance to municipalities, regional districts, and eligible entities (“designated recipients”) applying for or renewing the Municipal and Regional District Tax (“the tax”) within their communities. This document includes application materials and other forms and templates to assist with application, renewal, and reporting requirements.
Eligibility
The following are eligible to be a designated recipient under the MRDT program:
- Municipalities;
- Regional Districts; or
- Eligible entities.
Funding
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.
How to Apply
The Application Form (Appendix 1.1) provides a checklist of the documentation required in order to apply for the implementation, renewal rate change or use of general MRDT for affordable housing in a designated accommodation area.
The Application Form must be completed in full, signed, and included with your completed MRDT application package.
Complete application packages must be submitted in PDF format to Destination BC via email at [email protected] or call 604-953-6704.