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Welcome tax in el Plateau-Mont-Royal

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

Jasmin lived in el Plateau-Mont-Royal and then in Hochelaga.

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At a glanceLe Plateau-Mont-Royal
Population (2021)105,813
Montreal≈ 10 minutes from downtown by metro
TransportationSherbrooke, Mont-Royal and Laurier stations · Réseau express vélo · Boulevard Saint-Laurent and rue Saint-Denis
MRCAgglomération de Montréal
2026 transfer duties

The table in el Plateau-Mont-Royal

In el Plateau-Mont-Royal, the Ville de Montréal applies a higher rate than the provincial scale on the portion of the price that exceeds $552,300 (by-law 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 $552,3001,5 %
from $552,300 to $1,104,7002 %
from $1,104,700 to $2,136,5002,5 %
from $2,136,500 to $3,113,0003,5 %
over $3,113,0004 %

How much will you pay in el Plateau-Mont-Royal?

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 $7 349 $+238 $
800 000 $11 349 $+1 238 $
1 000 000 $15 349 $+2 238 $

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When and who to pay?

The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Ville de Montréal. The bill arrives a few weeks after the deed of sale is registered. Include this amount in your budget, in addition to 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 el Plateau-Mont-Royal

Schwartz's

Restaurant

Opened in 1928 on boulevard Saint-Laurent, Schwartz's has become a benchmark of Montreal smoked meat. Waiting in line at this counter is part of the Plateau experience.

Discover Schwartz's →

“When buyers discover the Plateau, I suggest walking along the Main to Schwartz's: you quickly understand why so many people want to live within walking distance of everything.”

Jasmin MorinResidential and commercial real estate broker
Frequently asked questions

Real estate in el Plateau-Mont-Royal

How much is the welcome tax in el Plateau-Mont-Royal for a $600,000 property?

For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in el Plateau-Mont-Royal is approximately $7,349 based on the 2026 scale. That is $238 more than with the basic provincial scale. 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 el Plateau-Mont-Royal?

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 Le Plateau-Mont-Royal apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?

Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), the Ville de Montréal applies 2% on the portion from $552,300 to $1,104,700, 2.5% on the portion from $1,104,700 to $2,136,500, 3.5% on the portion from $2,136,500 to $3,113,000 and 4% on the portion above $3,113,000.

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?

Once, to the Ville de Montréal. The bill arrives a few weeks after the deed of sale is registered with the notary, and generally must be paid within 30 days. Include this amount in your budget from the offer to purchase.

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