Land transfer tax in Quebec

Quebec charges transfer duties, often called the welcome tax. For 2026 the standard brackets are 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above, with higher brackets in Montreal.

Updated October 7, 2026

How much is land transfer tax in Quebec?

Quebec charges transfer duties, often called the welcome tax. For 2026 the standard brackets are 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000 and 1.5% above, with higher brackets in Montreal.

Quebec: tax or fees on sample prices
PriceTax / fees
$300,000$2,686
$500,000$5,610
$750,000$9,360
$1,000,000$13,110

Includes mortgage registration at 80% of price where charged. Before rebates. Checked October 7, 2026.

First-time buyer rebates

Some municipalities, including Montreal, offer purchase assistance that offsets transfer duties; 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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