Motel Assessments

Motel properties vary considerably, but in general, they:

• Provide short or long-term lodging.
• Typically have fewer amenities than hotels.
• Are generally single-storey or two-storey buildings with connected rooms.
• May have open walkways and exterior entrances.
• Are usually located with good access to major road networks and situated near highways or on the outskirts of major or small cities/towns.

How your motel property is assessed

MPAC primarily uses the income approach to value motels, which is based on the present worth of anticipated future income.

To learn more, review the methodology guide.

Assessment Information Requests

Each year, MPAC collects financial and operating expense information from income generating properties as part of our Property Income and Expense Return, the largest data collection campaign under our Assessment Information Request Program. This annual initiative is crucial to our efforts to maintain accurate property records, deliver quality assessments, and inform changes to Ontario’s property landscape.

For general information about Assessment information requests, visit mpac.ca/AIR. For more information, including submission resources, deadlines and compliance requirements, visit mpac.ca/PIER.