Welcome tax in Mont-Laurier
The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Mont-Laurier, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.
The table in Mont-Laurier
In Mont-Laurier, 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 % |
| over $500,000 | 3 % |
How much will you pay in Mont-Laurier?
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 $ | 8 611 $ | +1 500 $ |
| 800 000 $ | 14 611 $ | +4 500 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 20 611 $ | +7 500 $ |
Calculate for your price
When and who to pay?
The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Cidade de Mont-Laurier. 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)
Mont-Laurier station and the Le P'tit Train du Nord linear park
Railway heritage
Built in 1909, the heritage station marks the northern end of the P'tit Train du Nord, the roughly 200 km linear park developed on the former railway line from Saint-Jérôme. You can set out by bike in summer or on cross-country skis in winter, through the forest of the Hautes-Laurentides.
Discover the Mont-Laurier Station and the Le P'tit Train du Nord linear park →“I like the idea that a bike path links Saint-Jérôme with the Mont-Laurier station: it’s a reminder that this city sits at the end of a corridor that shaped the entire Laurentians.”
Real estate in Mont-Laurier
How much is the welcome tax in Mont-Laurier for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Mont-Laurier 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 Mont-Laurier?
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 Mont-Laurier apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Mont-Laurier 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 Mont-Laurier. 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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