Vue satellite de la ville de Québec, sur la rive nord du fleuve Saint-Laurent Welcome tax in Quebec City
Buying in Quebec City? Use the calculator on this page to estimate the welcome tax under the 2026 rules. The capital applies progressive municipal brackets: 1.5% up to $500,000, 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above.
Quebec City combines heritage neighbourhoods (Old Quebec, Limoilou, Sainte-Foy…) with an active housing market. Transfer tax depends on purchase price — use the examples below to check your calculation.
Quebec City municipal brackets in 2026
Beyond provincial base tiers, Quebec City adds three municipal levels ($500,000 and $750,000 thresholds). This differs from Montreal and from two-tier cities (1.5% / 3%) like Laval or Lévis.
Calculate transfer tax for a purchase in Quebec City
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. This tax is also called real estate transfer tax.
Online calculation of transfer tax for a house for sale in Quebec City
Using the calculator on this page, calculate online in a few seconds the amount of welcome tax to pay in Quebec City 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 Quebec City *
| Bracket | Amount |
|---|---|
| $0 to $62,900 | %0.50 of the amount in this bracket |
| $62,900 to $315,000 | %1.00 of the amount in this bracket |
| $315,000 to $500,000 | %1.50 of the amount in this bracket |
| $500,000 to $750,000 | %2.50 of the amount in this bracket |
| $750,000 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 Quebec City *
Here are some examples that you can also use to check your understanding of the calculation of welcome taxes:
Example #1: Purchase of a $310,000 house
- $0 to $62,900 = $62,900 x %0.50 = $314.50
- $62,900 to $310,000 = $247,100 x %1.00 = $2,471.00
- Amount to pay: $314.50 + $2,471.00 = $2,785.50
Example #2: Purchase of a $529,000 house
- $0 to $62,900 = $62,900 x %0.50 = $314.50
- $62,900 to $315,000 = $252,100 x %1.00 = $2,521.00
- $315,000 to $500,000 = $185,000 x %1.50 = $2,775.00
- $500,000 to $529,000 = $29,000 x %2.50 = $725.00
- Amount to pay: $314.50 + $2,521.00 + $2,775.00 + $725.00 = $6,335.50
Example #3: Purchase of a $1,650,000 house
- $0 to $62,900 = $62,900 x %0.50 = $314.50
- $62,900 to $315,000 = $252,100 x %1.00 = $2,521.00
- $315,000 to $500,000 = $185,000 x %1.50 = $2,775.00
- $500,000 to $750,000 = $250,000 x %2.50 = $6,250.00
- $750,000 to $1,650,000 = $900,000 x %3.00 = $27,000.00
- Amount to pay: $314.50 + $2,521.00 + $2,775.00 + $6,250.00 + $27,000.00 = $38,860.50
Calculations last updated on January 30, 2026 based on information available on the website of the city of Quebec City.