Welcome tax in Montréal
The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Montréal, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.
Jasmin has lived in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Hochelaga, the Village and near Parc Angrignon.
The table in Montréal
In Montréal, the municipality applies a higher rate than the provincial schedule on the portion of the price above $552,300 (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 $552,300 | 1,5 % |
| from $552,300 to $1,104,700 | 2 % |
| from $1,104,700 to $2,136,500 | 2,5 % |
| from $2,136,500 to $3,113,000 | 3,5 % |
| over $3,113,000 | 4 % |
How much will you pay in Montréal?
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 $ | 7 349 $ | +238 $ |
| 800 000 $ | 11 349 $ | +1 238 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 15 349 $ | +2 238 $ |
Calculate for your price
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)
Parc du Mont-Royal
Nature
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and opened in 1876, Parc du Mont-Royal overlooks downtown. From the Kondiaronk lookout, the view of the city and the river explains on its own why Montrealers are so attached to their mountain.
Discover Mount Royal Park →“I lived in the Plateau, Hochelaga and the Village, and Mount Royal has always been my reference point: from the Kondiaronk Belvedere, I show my clients the whole city at a glance, and each of them quickly spots the neighbourhood that suits them.”
Real estate in Montréal
How much is the welcome tax in Montréal for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Montréal is approximately $7,349 based on the 2026 schedule. That is $238 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 Montréal?
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 apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), 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.
How much is your property worth in Montréal?
A free, no-obligation comparative analysis based on recent sales in your area.