Welcome tax calculator
When a property changes hands, the Québec municipality where it stands charges transfer duties, known as the welcome tax. Here is what yours charges, bracket by bracket.
Welcome tax $5,610.50 1.12% of the taxable value
By bracket
| Bracket | Rate | Taxed | Duties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $62,900 | 0.5% | $62,900.00 | $314.50 |
| $62,900 to $315,000 | 1% | $252,100.00 | $2,521.00 |
| $315,000 to $552,300 | 1.5% | $185,000.00 | $2,775.00 |
| $552,300 to $1,104,700 | 2% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| $1,104,700 to $2,136,500 | 2.5% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| $2,136,500 to $3,113,000 | 3.5% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Over $3,113,000 | 4% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Welcome tax | $5,610.50 | ||
Rates for 2026, from each municipality’s own page or by-law, checked November 10, 2026. Some transfers are exempt, and your notary confirms the amount.