Welcome tax in Saint-Paul
The 2026 welcome tax schedule for Saint-Paul, examples with figures, a calculator and the first-time buyer rebate.
The table in Saint-Paul
In Saint-Paul, 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 % |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 2 % |
| from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 | 2,5 % |
| over $2,000,000 | 3 % |
How much will you pay in Saint-Paul?
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 $ | 11 611 $ | +1 500 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 15 611 $ | +2 500 $ |
Calculate for your price
When and who to pay?
The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Cidade de Saint-Paul. 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)
Church of Saint-Paul
Religious heritage
Built in 1803-1804 in the traditional Quebec style and classified in 1973, it holds three paintings by Louis Dulongpré, interior decoration by Chrysostome Perreault and Pierre Guibord, and a 1904 Casavant organ. It regularly hosts concerts of the Festival de Lanaudière, a lovely opportunity to hear classical music in a heritage setting.
Discover the Church of Saint-Paul →“Attending a concert in a church more than two centuries old, just minutes from Joliette, is the kind of experience that gives a place character as a place to live.”
Real estate in Saint-Paul
How much is the welcome tax in Saint-Paul for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Saint-Paul 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 Saint-Paul?
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-Paul apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
Yes. In addition to the provincial scale (0.5%, 1% and 1.5%), Saint-Paul applies 2% on the portion from $500,000 to $1,000,000, 2.5% on the portion from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 and 3% on the portion above $2,000,000.
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?
Only once, to the Ville de Saint-Paul. 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.
How much is your property worth in Saint-Paul?
A free, no-obligation comparative analysis based on recent sales in your area.