Clarington Council Explores New Revenue Sources with Proposed Taxes

During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee as potential new revenue sources.

The committee has directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the Municipal Accommodation Tax. This includes preparing revenue-sharing agreements and drafting an enabling by-law.

Additionally, the committee addressed the implementation of a Stormwater Management Fee, with a target date set for January 1, 2028. Staff have been tasked with preparing the required agreements and by-laws to facilitate this initiative.

These discussions are part of the municipality's exploration of alternative revenue streams, with further reports and documentation to be presented to the council as the process progresses.