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Closing-day tax

What will Land Transfer Tax cost?

Provincial brackets plus municipal layers in Toronto and Montreal. First-time-buyer rebates applied where eligible.

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Last reviewed Q2 2026

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$7,475
Total Land Transfer Tax payable at closing
  • Ontario LTT$11,475
  • Ontario first-time buyer rebate-$4,000
  • Ontario adds a 2% bracket on residential price above $2M.

Leverage moves

  • If you qualify as a first-time buyer in Ontario or BC, claim the rebate at closing — your lawyer files it.
  • Toronto and Montreal LTT is paid by the buyer; budget for it separately from down payment.
  • Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut have no LTT — only Land Titles registration fees.

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