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BC Property Transfer Tax Calculator
In brief — BC: 1% up to $200,000, 2% up to $2M, 3% up to $3M, then 5% above on residential.
Property transfer tax$8,000
Total payable$8,000
Estimate based on 2026 brackets, for information only. First-time buyer rebates, exemptions and luxury tiers may change the amount.
The Property Transfer Tax is due on purchase, computed by brackets on fair market value.
First-time buyer exemptions exist below certain thresholds; they generally do not apply to rental investors.
Full tax analysis (CCA, recapture, 10-year projection)
Analyze a property with DeedWorthFrequently asked questions
How much is BC's PTT?
It follows a 1% to 5% scale by value. On a one-million-dollar property it is tens of thousands of dollars.
Is there a first-time buyer exemption?
Yes, below certain value thresholds, but it targets owner-occupants.
Do investors qualify?
Generally no: first-time buyer and newly built home exemptions target occupancy, not rental investment.
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