Alberta land transfer tax calculator
Good news: Alberta charges no land transfer tax. Here's what you actually pay on closing instead.
Alberta charges no land transfer tax. You pay only land titles registration fees — roughly $50 plus $5 per $5,000 of property value, with a similar fee to register a mortgage.
Alberta charges no land transfer tax. Alberta charges no land transfer tax. You pay only land titles registration fees — roughly $50 plus $5 per $5,000 of property value, with a similar fee to register a mortgage.
Frequently asked questions
How much is land transfer tax in Alberta?
Alberta does not charge a land transfer tax. Alberta charges no land transfer tax. You pay only land titles registration fees — roughly $50 plus $5 per $5,000 of property value, with a similar fee to register a mortgage.
Do first-time buyers pay land transfer tax in Alberta?
Alberta does not offer a general first-time home buyer land transfer tax rebate, though there is no land transfer tax to rebate in the first place.
When do I pay land transfer tax?
On closing day. Your lawyer or notary collects it as part of your closing costs and remits it on your behalf. It cannot be added to your mortgage, so you need the cash available on top of your down payment.
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Researching and writing about Canadian home buying and closing costs since 2026.
“Alberta Land Transfer Tax Calculator — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/tools/land-transfer-tax-calculator/alberta, updated August 2026.
- Alberta land transfer tax / land titles fee schedule
- Provincial first-time home buyer rebate rules