How much is land transfer tax in British Columbia?
B.C. charges property transfer tax: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% to $2 million, 3% above $2 million, plus a further 2% on residential value over $3 million. First-time buyers pay no tax on the first $500,000 when the home is worth $835,000 or less (partial exemption up to $860,000).
| Price | Tax / fees |
|---|---|
| $300,000 | $4,000 |
| $500,000 | $8,000 |
| $750,000 | $13,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,000 |
Includes mortgage registration at 80% of price where charged. Before rebates. Checked October 7, 2026.
First-time buyer rebates
First-time home buyers' property transfer tax exemption (full to $835,000, partial to $860,000); newly built home exemption; federal FHSA, Home Buyers' Plan and new-home GST rebate.
MBWritten by the MortgageBids.ca editorial team. Last updated October 7, 2026. General information only; your lender confirms terms for your file.
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