Welcome tax in Austin
The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Austin, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.
The table in Austin
In Austin, the municipality applies a higher rate than the provincial schedule on the portion of the price that exceeds $500,000 (bylaw in effect in 2026).
Up to $5,875 refunded
For a first home purchased starting in 2026, Quebec refunds 100% of the first $5,000 of duties paid, plus 25% of the next $3,500, up to $5,875. The credit decreases for a property worth more than $750,000 and disappears at $1 million. It is claimed on your income tax return.
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $62,900 | 0,5 % |
| from $62,900 to $315,000 | 1 % |
| from $315,000 to $500,000 | 1,5 % |
| $500,000 to $700,000 | 2 % |
| over $700,000 | 3 % |
How much will you pay in Austin?
Transfer duties calculated on the purchase price, according to the 2026 table:
| Purchase price | Welcome tax | More than with the base chart |
|---|---|---|
| 300 000 $ | 2 686 $ | — |
| 450 000 $ | 4 861 $ | — |
| 600 000 $ | 7 611 $ | +500 $ |
| 800 000 $ | 12 611 $ | +2 500 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 18 611 $ | +5 500 $ |
Calculate for your price
When and who to pay?
The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Cidade de Austin. The bill arrives a few weeks after the deed of sale is registered. Include this amount in your budget, along with the down payment and the notary's fees. If the municipal assessment (multiplied by the comparative factor) is higher than the price paid, that amount is used for the calculation.
Sources: municipal by-law or page · provincial schedule (Québec.ca) · first-time buyer credit (Revenu Québec)
Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Religious heritage
The Benedictine abbey, surrounded by its cheese factory and its lands, has formed a small separate municipality since 1939, distinct from Austin. A walking trail starts at Parc Reginald-Aubrey-Fessenden, in Austin, and runs along the lake to the abbey.
Discover the Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac →“I love that you can walk out of the village of Austin and go all the way to the Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac: it sums up the pace of life people come here for.”
Real estate in Austin
How much is the welcome tax in Austin for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Austin is approximately $7,611 under the 2026 schedule. That is $500 more than under the basic provincial schedule. The exact amount also depends on the municipal assessment, if it is higher than the price paid.
Am I entitled to a welcome tax refund in Austin?
Yes, if you are buying your first home in Quebec. For a first home purchased starting in 2026, Quebec refunds 100% of the first $5,000 in duties paid, plus 25% of the next $3,500, up to $5,875. The credit decreases for a property worth more than $750,000 and disappears at $1M. It is claimed on your income tax return.
Does Austin apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
Yes. In addition to the provincial schedule (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Austin applies 2% on the portion from $500,000 to $700,000 and 3% on the portion above $700,000.
What amount is the welcome tax calculated on?
On the higher of two amounts: the price paid, or the municipal assessment multiplied by the year's comparative factor. In a market where prices are rising, it is almost always the price paid.
When is the welcome tax due?
Only once, to the Ville de Austin. The bill arrives a few weeks after the deed of sale is registered with the notary, and it generally must be paid within 30 days. Include this amount in your budget from the offer to purchase.
How much is your property worth in Austin?
A free, no-obligation comparative analysis based on recent sales in your area.