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Welcome tax in Carignan

The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Carignan, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.

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At a glanceCarignan
Population (2021)11,740
Montreal≈ 30 to 35 minutes from downtown by car
TransportationHighways 10 and 35 · Routes 112 and 223 · exo buses
MRCMRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu
2026 transfer duties

The table in Carignan

In Carignan, 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).

First-time buyer

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 priceRate
up to $62,9000,5 %
from $62,900 to $315,0001 %
from $315,000 to $500,0001,5 %
over $500,0003 %

How much will you pay in Carignan?

Transfer duties calculated on the purchase price, according to the 2026 table:

Purchase priceWelcome taxMore than with the base chart
300 000 $2 686 $—
450 000 $4 861 $—
600 000 $8 611 $+1 500 $
800 000 $14 611 $+4 500 $
1 000 000 $20 611 $+7 500 $

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When and who to pay?

The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Cidade de Carignan. 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)

Our favourite spot in Carignan

Fort-Sainte-Thérèse National Historic Site

Historic site

Built in 1665-1666 on the banks of the Richelieu, Fort Sainte-Thérèse was located thanks to old aerial photos and excavated by Parks Canada archaeologists. The visit can be combined with the nearby Chambly Canal and its bike path.

Discover the Fort-Sainte-Thérèse National Historic Site →

“When I introduce Carignan, I remind people that its name comes from the regiment that built the first forts on the Richelieu: the city carries its history right in its name.”

Jasmin MorinResidential and commercial real estate broker
Frequently asked questions

Real estate in Carignan

How much is the welcome tax in Carignan for a $600,000 property?

For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Carignan is approximately $8,611 according to the 2026 schedule. That is $1,500 more than with 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 Carignan?

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 Carignan apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?

Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Carignan applies 3% on the portion above $500,000.

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 Carignan. 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.

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