Land transfer tax · 2026
Montreal land transfer tax
Montreal charges the welcome tax at Quebec's rates up to $552,300, then 2%, 2.5%, 3.5% and 4% in higher bands (2026 thresholds).
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Montreal welcome tax rates
Each rate applies only to the part of the price in that band.
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $62,900 | 0.5% |
| $62,900 to $315,000 | 1% |
| $315,000 to $552,300 | 1.5% |
| $552,300 to $1,104,700 | 2% |
| $1,104,700 to $2,136,500 | 2.5% |
| $2,136,500 to $3,113,000 | 3.5% |
| Over $3,113,000 | 4% |
First-time home buyers
Montreal has no first-time buyer exemption from the welcome tax, though the city has had first-home grant programs. Check montreal.ca for current ones.
Montreal land transfer tax by price
Click a price for the band-by-band math.
| Price | Tax | First-time buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| $350,000 | $3,361 | $3,361 |
| $400,000 | $4,111 | $4,111 |
| $450,000 | $4,861 | $4,861 |
| $500,000 | $5,611 | $5,611 |
| $550,000 | $6,361 | $6,361 |
| $600,000 | $7,349 | $7,349 |
| $650,000 | $8,349 | $8,349 |
| $700,000 | $9,349 | $9,349 |
| $750,000 | $10,349 | $10,349 |
| $800,000 | $11,349 | $11,349 |
| $850,000 | $12,349 | $12,349 |
| $900,000 | $13,349 | $13,349 |
| $950,000 | $14,349 | $14,349 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,349 | $15,349 |
| $1,050,000 | $16,349 | $16,349 |
| $1,100,000 | $17,349 | $17,349 |
| $1,150,000 | $18,576 | $18,576 |
| $1,200,000 | $19,826 | $19,826 |
| $1,250,000 | $21,076 | $21,076 |
| $1,300,000 | $22,326 | $22,326 |
| $1,350,000 | $23,576 | $23,576 |
| $1,400,000 | $24,826 | $24,826 |
| $1,450,000 | $26,076 | $26,076 |
| $1,500,000 | $27,326 | $27,326 |
| $1,750,000 | $33,576 | $33,576 |
| $2,000,000 | $39,826 | $39,826 |
| $2,500,000 | $55,961 | $55,961 |
| $3,000,000 | $73,461 | $73,461 |
When you pay it
The City of Montreal sends the bill after the sale is registered, usually within a few months. It's due about 30 days later.
Frequently asked questions
How much is land transfer tax in Montreal?
Montreal charges the welcome tax at Quebec's rates up to $552,300, then 2%, 2.5%, 3.5% and 4% in higher bands (2026 thresholds). On a $500,000 home it comes to $5,611; on $1,000,000 it's $15,349.
Do first-time buyers pay less?
Montreal has no first-time buyer exemption from the welcome tax, though the city has had first-home grant programs. Check montreal.ca for current ones.
When is it paid?
The City of Montreal sends the bill after the sale is registered, usually within a few months. It's due about 30 days later.
Land transfer tax in other provinces
Rates for 2026. Sources: Ville de Montréal: how transfer duties are calculated. Estimates for planning, not legal or tax advice. Your lawyer or notary confirms the final amount.