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Welcome tax in Saint-Jérôme

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

Annie Payant & Jasmin MorinReal estate brokers · RE/MAX du Cartier
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At a glanceSaint-Jérôme
Population (2021)80,213
Montreal≈ 45 minutes to an hour by car from downtown Montreal via Highway 15
TransportationSaint-Jérôme intermodal station, terminus of the exo Saint-Jérôme train line · Highway 15 · Routes 117, 158 and 333
MRCMRC de La Rivière-du-Nord
2026 transfer duties

The table in Saint-Jérôme

In Saint-Jérôme, 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 Saint-Jérôme?

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 Saint-Jérôme. 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 Saint-Jérôme

Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides (MAC LAU)

Museum

Located at 101, place du Curé-Labelle, right downtown, the museum presents contemporary art exhibitions in a setting that combines built heritage and current creation. The Maison de la culture Claude-Henri-Grignon, which houses it, also devotes a space to the author of Un homme et son péché.

Discover the Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides (MAC LAU) →

“I love that in Saint-Jérôme you can step off the train, visit the MAC LAU and hop on your bike on the P'tit Train du Nord, all in the same day: it's rare to find a town this well connected.”

Jasmin MorinResidential and commercial real estate broker
Frequently asked questions

Real estate in Saint-Jérôme

How much is the welcome tax in Saint-Jérôme for a $600,000 property?

For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Saint-Jérôme 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 Saint-Jérôme?

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 Saint-Jérôme apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?

Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Saint-Jérôme 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 Saint-Jérôme. 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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