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BC property transfer tax calculator

British Columbia charges property transfer tax on the fair market value when a property is registered. Exemptions for first-time buyers and newly built homes are not included here.

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Property transfer tax$22,000.00
General rate$22,000.00
  • Foreign buyers may also owe the additional property transfer tax of 20%; not included.

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How we worked it out

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  1. General rate: $200,000.00 at 1% = $2,000.00; $1,000,000.00 at 2% = $20,000.00.

Method and assumptions

Province of British Columbia: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on the portion up to $2,000,000, 3% on the portion above $2,000,000, and a further 2% on residential property over $3,000,000.

Questions

How much property transfer tax on a $1,200,000 home in BC?

$22,000: 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the next $1,000,000.

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Method and figures checked on November 2, 2026. Every worked answer on this page is covered by an automated test. Found a mistake? Tell us.

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