Land transfer tax · 2026
Quebec land transfer tax
Quebec's transfer duties, known as the welcome tax, are 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above that in 2026. These are the provincial rates; Montreal and some other cities charge more on expensive homes.
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Quebec 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% |
| Over $315,000 | 1.5% |
First-time home buyers
Quebec has no general first-time buyer exemption, but some municipalities offer refunds to first-time buyers. Check with your city.
Quebec 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 | $7,111 | $7,111 |
| $650,000 | $7,861 | $7,861 |
| $700,000 | $8,611 | $8,611 |
| $750,000 | $9,361 | $9,361 |
| $800,000 | $10,111 | $10,111 |
| $850,000 | $10,861 | $10,861 |
| $900,000 | $11,611 | $11,611 |
| $950,000 | $12,361 | $12,361 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,111 | $13,111 |
| $1,050,000 | $13,861 | $13,861 |
| $1,100,000 | $14,611 | $14,611 |
| $1,150,000 | $15,361 | $15,361 |
| $1,200,000 | $16,111 | $16,111 |
| $1,250,000 | $16,861 | $16,861 |
| $1,300,000 | $17,611 | $17,611 |
| $1,350,000 | $18,361 | $18,361 |
| $1,400,000 | $19,111 | $19,111 |
| $1,450,000 | $19,861 | $19,861 |
| $1,500,000 | $20,611 | $20,611 |
| $1,750,000 | $24,361 | $24,361 |
| $2,000,000 | $28,111 | $28,111 |
| $2,500,000 | $35,611 | $35,611 |
| $3,000,000 | $43,111 | $43,111 |
When you pay it
Your municipality 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 Quebec?
Quebec's transfer duties, known as the welcome tax, are 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above that in 2026. These are the provincial rates; Montreal and some other cities charge more on expensive homes. On a $500,000 home it comes to $5,611; on $1,000,000 it's $13,111.
Do first-time buyers pay less?
Quebec has no general first-time buyer exemption, but some municipalities offer refunds to first-time buyers. Check with your city.
When is it paid?
Your municipality 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.