Land transfer tax · 2026
New Brunswick land transfer tax
New Brunswick charges a flat 1% property transfer tax on the greater of the price or the home's assessed value.
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First-time home buyers
New Brunswick has no first-time buyer exemption from property transfer tax.
New Brunswick land transfer tax by price
| Price | Tax | First-time buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| $350,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| $400,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| $450,000 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| $500,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| $550,000 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| $600,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| $650,000 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| $700,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| $750,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| $800,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| $850,000 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| $900,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| $950,000 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,050,000 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| $1,100,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| $1,150,000 | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| $1,200,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| $1,250,000 | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| $1,300,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| $1,350,000 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| $1,400,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 |
| $1,450,000 | $14,500 | $14,500 |
| $1,500,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| $1,750,000 | $17,500 | $17,500 |
| $2,000,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| $3,000,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
When you pay it
It's paid when the deed is registered, usually by your lawyer from your closing funds.
Frequently asked questions
How much is land transfer tax in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick charges a flat 1% property transfer tax on the greater of the price or the home's assessed value. On a $500,000 home it comes to $5,000; on $1,000,000 it's $10,000.
Do first-time buyers pay less?
New Brunswick has no first-time buyer exemption from property transfer tax.
When is it paid?
It's paid when the deed is registered, usually by your lawyer from your closing funds.
Land transfer tax in other provinces
Rates for 2026. Sources: Real Property Transfer Tax Act (N.B.). Estimates for planning, not legal or tax advice. Your lawyer or notary confirms the final amount.