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Quebec Land Transfer Tax Calculator

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

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Land transfer tax

$8,611

1.23% of the price

Quebec transfer duties (welcome tax)
$8,611

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

Quebec transfer duties (welcome tax)
$0 to $62,9000.5%$314.50
$62,900 to $315,0001%$2,521.00
Over $315,0001.5%$5,775.00
To pay$8,610.50

Quebec at a glance

Quebec’s transfer duties, known as the welcome tax, are 0.5% on the first $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above, in 2026. Montreal charges more on homes over $552,300, up to 4%. The bands change every year.

Assumptions in this estimate
  • The duties are worked out on the highest of the price, the value in the deed, or the municipal assessment adjusted by the municipality’s comparative factor. This uses the price.
  • Other municipalities can also set rates above 1.5% on values over $500,000; check with yours.
  • Lawyer or notary fees, title insurance and land registration fees aren’t included unless shown.
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Quebec land transfer tax at a glance

Quebec’s transfer duties, known as the welcome tax, are 0.5% on the first $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above, in 2026. Montreal charges more on homes over $552,300, up to 4%. The bands change every year.

In Quebec, the municipality sends you the bill for the transfer duties after the sale, usually within a few months, so set the money aside on top of your down payment. Use the calculator above to see the exact amounts for your home.

Source: Ville de Montréal: How property transfer duties are calculated

Notes for Quebec

  • The duties are worked out on the highest of the price, the value in the deed, or the municipal assessment adjusted by the municipality’s comparative factor. This uses the price.
  • Other municipalities can also set rates above 1.5% on values over $500,000; check with yours.
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