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Ontario land transfer tax calculator

Ontario charges land transfer tax on the price of a property in slices. First-time homebuyers can get a refund of up to $4,000, which covers the tax on the first $368,000.

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Land transfer tax to pay$12,475.00
Land transfer tax$12,475.00
  • Toronto charges a municipal land transfer tax on top; it is not included.

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How we worked it out

Updated as you change the numbers.

  1. Tax: $55,000.00 at 0.5% = $275.00; $195,000.00 at 1% = $1,950.00; $150,000.00 at 1.5% = $2,250.00; $400,000.00 at 2% = $8,000.00.
  2. No refund.

Method and assumptions

Ontario Ministry of Finance: 0.5% on the first $55,000, 1% to $250,000, 1.5% to $400,000, 2% above, and 2.5% above $2,000,000 where the land has one or two single-family residences. Eligible first-time homebuyers get a refund of up to $4,000.

Questions

How much is land transfer tax on an $800,000 home in Ontario?

$12,475, or $8,475 for an eligible first-time homebuyer after the $4,000 refund.

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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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