Welcome tax in Montréal-Est
The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Montréal-Est, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.
The table in Montréal-Est
In Montréal-Est, 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 % |
| from $500,000 to $750,000 | 2 % |
| from $750,000 to $1,000,000 | 2,5 % |
| over $1,000,000 | 3 % |
How much will you pay in Montréal-Est?
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 $ | 11 861 $ | +1 750 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 16 861 $ | +3 750 $ |
Calculate for your price
When and who to pay?
The welcome tax is paid once, to the Ville de Montréal-Est. 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 notary fees. If the municipal assessment (multiplied by the comparative factor) exceeds 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)
Stained-glass window by Joseph Versailles, by Guido Nincheri
Public art
Created in 1939 by Guido Nincheri, this stained-glass window depicts the town's first mayor presiding over industrial development. It is part of a group of public artworks, free to visit, around the town hall, the recreation centre and the library.
Discover the Joseph Versailles stained-glass window by Guido Nincheri →“The Nincheri stained-glass window tells the story of Montréal-Est in a single image: a founding mayor and a city built around industry.”
Real estate in Montréal-Est
How much is the welcome tax in Montréal-Est for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Montréal-Est 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 Montréal-Est?
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 Montréal-Est apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Montréal-Est applies 2% on the portion from $500,000 to $750,000, 2.5% on the portion from $750,000 to $1,000,000, and 3% on the portion above $1,000,000.
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 only, to the Cité de Montréal-Est. The bill arrives a few weeks after the deed of sale is registered with the notary, and it must generally be paid within 30 days. Include this amount in your budget as of the offer to purchase.
How much is your property worth in Montréal-Est?
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