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Quebec land transfer tax calculator

See exactly what you'll owe on closing in Quebec — with current rate brackets and any first-time home buyer rebate applied automatically.

Land transfer tax in Quebec
$8,733
Quebec tax$8,733
Total due on closing$8,733

Land transfer tax is due in cash on closing and cannot be rolled into your mortgage — budget for it alongside legal fees and your down payment.

Quebec calls this the transfer duty (commonly the “welcome tax”). Montreal and some other municipalities add higher tiers on expensive homes.

Quebec tax brackets
$0 – $58,9000.50%
$58,900 – $294,6001.00%
Over $294,6001.50%
The short answer

A $600,000 home in Quebec costs about $7,233 in land transfer tax, payable in cash on closing.

Quebec land transfer tax by purchase price

Purchase priceTax
$400,000$4,233
$600,000$7,233
$800,000$10,233
$1,000,000$13,233

Quebec rate brackets

$0 – $58,9000.50%
$58,900 – $294,6001.00%
Over $294,6001.50%

Quebec calls this the transfer duty (commonly the “welcome tax”). Montreal and some other municipalities add higher tiers on expensive homes.

Frequently asked questions

How much is land transfer tax in Quebec?

On a $600,000 home in Quebec, land transfer tax is approximately $7,233. The tax is charged on a sliding scale, so the amount rises with the purchase price. It's due in cash on closing day.

Do first-time buyers pay land transfer tax in Quebec?

Quebec does not offer a general first-time home buyer land transfer tax rebate.

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.

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Quebec Land Transfer Tax Calculator — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/tools/land-transfer-tax-calculator/quebec, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Quebec land transfer tax / land titles fee schedule
  • Provincial first-time home buyer rebate rules