Tourist Accommodation Tax Comes Into Effect On April 1st, 2025

The Tourist Accommodation Tax By-Law No. 5099, passed by the Yellowknife City Council in 2024, comes into effect on April 1st, 2025.  This By-Law requires that a 4% tax be applied to the purchase price of tourist accommodation in the City. The funds collected will be used to enhance and grow the tourism sector in Yellowknife.

All operators of licensed tourist accommodation within Yellowknife must comply with this new tax. This includes both larger commercial properties and short-term rental hosts. Accommodation operators must report and remit the tax quarterly, with the first deadline on July 30th, 2025. Payments can be made online through a new portal on the City of Yellowknife website that will launch prior to the first remittance date.

Certain situations exempt guests from the tax, including long stays (over 30 days) and specific government-related stays.

For further details, visit the City of Yellowknife's website.