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Québec City Welcome Tax Calculator

In brief — In Québec City, the welcome tax applies the provincial scale up to $500,000, then 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above. Example: $800,000 → $13,360.50, or $3,250 more than the standard provincial scale.

City: Québec (2026 municipal brackets)

Estimate based on 2026 brackets, for information only. First-time buyer rebates, exemptions and luxury tiers may change the amount.

In Québec City, the welcome tax follows the provincial scale up to $500,000 — 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $500,000 — then a municipal tier of 2.5% on the portion from $500,000 to $750,000, and 3% on the portion above $750,000 (municipal by-law in force, verified).

On an $800,000 property in Québec City, the tax reaches $13,360.50, or $3,250 more than the standard provincial scale ($10,110.50) — the gap comes from the two municipal tiers (2.5% then 3%) replacing the standard 1.5% above $500,000. This calculator is locked to Québec City: just enter the price. The full verdict, the maximum price to offer and the after-tax analysis are in DeedWorth.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the welcome tax in Québec City?
Québec City applies the provincial scale up to $500,000, then 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above. Example: at $800,000, the tax reaches $13,360.50.
Why does Québec City have two municipal tiers?
The municipal by-law sets a 2.5% rate on the portion of value between $500,000 and $750,000, then 3% above $750,000 — two distinct tiers, rather than a single rate above $500,000.
What value is the tax calculated on?
On the tax base: the higher of the price paid and the assessment-roll value adjusted by the comparative factor.
Glossary terms: Land transfer tax (welcome tax)
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