Nova Scotia Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Work out the land transfer tax on a home in Nova Scotia, with any first-time buyer rebate.

Home price

Province or territory

Land transfer tax

$10,500

1.50% of the price

Deed transfer tax (Halifax): $10,500

What this means

Land transfer tax works in slices: each rate applies only to the part of the price in its band, which is why bigger homes pay a higher share.

It’s due in cash at closing and can’t be added to your mortgage, so save for it.

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How it’s worked out

Deed transfer tax (Halifax)
Over $0	1.5%	$10,500.00
To pay		$10,500.00

Nova Scotia at a glance

In Nova Scotia, each municipality sets its own deed transfer tax, up to 1.5% of the value. This uses Halifax’s rate of 1.5%, the highest allowed.

Assumptions in this estimate

Other municipalities may charge less; check with yours.
Lawyer or notary fees, title insurance and land registration fees aren’t included unless shown.

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Nova Scotia land transfer tax at a glance

In Nova Scotia, each municipality sets its own deed transfer tax, up to 1.5% of the value. This uses Halifax’s rate of 1.5%, the highest allowed.

The tax is usually paid by your lawyer or notary when the sale closes, so you need it in cash on top of your down payment. Use the calculator above to see the exact amounts for your home.

Source: Halifax Regional Municipality: By-law D-200, deed transfer tax

Notes for Nova Scotia

Other municipalities may charge less; check with yours.

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