Welcome tax in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
The 2025 welcome tax (land transfer duties) schedule for Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, examples with real figures, a calculator and the rebate for first-time buyers.
The table in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley applies the standard provincial schedule.
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 % |
| over $315,000 | 1,5 % |
How much will you pay in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley?
Transfer duties calculated on the purchase price, according to the 2025 schedule:
| Purchase price | Welcome tax |
|---|---|
| 300 000 $ | 2 686 $ |
| 450 000 $ | 4 861 $ |
| 600 000 $ | 7 111 $ |
| 800 000 $ | 10 111 $ |
| 1 000 000 $ | 13 111 $ |
Calculate for your price
When and who to pay?
The welcome tax is paid only once, to the Cidade de Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley. 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)
Théâtre Piggery
Theatre
Opened in 1965 in a former farm building that first served as a pigsty, the Piggery is a summer theatre institution in the Eastern Townships. It is located on chemin Simard, in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley.
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Real estate in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
How much is the welcome tax in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley for a $600,000 property?
For a purchase price of $600,000, the welcome tax in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley is approximately $7,111 based on the 2025 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 Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley?
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 Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley apply a higher rate than the provincial schedule?
No. Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley applies the base provincial scale: 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% depending on the price brackets.
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 Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley. 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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