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Patrick Bérubé, CC BY 4.0 
Thinking about moving in Laval? Here's how to calculate the Laval welcome tax
To calculate this tax, you must use the higher value of the municipal assessment and the purchase price of the house.
Take this amount and distribute it according to the following brackets. Note that these brackets vary from one municipality to another.
Online calculation of transfer tax for a house for sale in Laval
Using the calculator on this page, calculate online in a few seconds the amount of welcome tax to pay in Laval for your situation. Simply enter the asking price of the house for sale and launch the calculation to obtain the amount of your transfer fees.
Brackets and calculations for the city of Laval *
| Bracket | Amount |
|---|---|
| $0 to $58,900 | %0.50 of the amount in this bracket |
| $58,900 to $294,600 | %1.00 of the amount in this bracket |
| $294,600 to $585,200 | %1.50 of the amount in this bracket |
| $585,200 to $1,170,500 | %2.00 of the amount in this bracket |
| $1,170,500 and more | %3.00 of the amount in this bracket |
Then you add these amounts together. The total you obtain corresponds to the amount of your welcome tax.
You can also make your life easier by using the online calculator available here :)
Examples of calculating transfer rights in Laval *
Here are some examples that you can also use to check your understanding of the calculation of welcome taxes:
Example #1: Purchase of a $215,900 house
- $0 to $58,900 = $58,900 x %0.50 = $294.50
- $58,900 to $215,900 = $157,000 x %1.00 = $1,570.00
- Amount to pay: $294.50 + $1,570.00 = $1,864.50
Example #2: Purchase of a $380,000 house
- $0 to $58,900 = $58,900 x %0.50 = $294.50
- $58,900 to $294,600 = $235,700 x %1.00 = $2,357.00
- $294,600 to $380,000 = $85,400 x %1.50 = $1,281.00
- Amount to pay: $294.50 + $2,357.00 + $1,281.00 = $3,932.50
Example #3: Purchase of a $600,000 house
- $0 to $58,900 = $58,900 x %0.50 = $294.50
- $58,900 to $294,600 = $235,700 x %1.00 = $2,357.00
- $294,600 to $585,200 = $290,600 x %1.50 = $4,359.00
- $585,200 to $600,000 = $14,800 x %2.00 = $296.00
- Amount to pay: $294.50 + $2,357.00 + $4,359.00 + $296.00 = $7,306.50
Calculations last updated on July 12, 2024 based on information available on the website of the city of Laval.