Alberta Land Transfer Tax Calculator
In Alberta, the registration fee on a CA$700,000 home is about CA$750 in 2026 — an effective rate of 0.11%. That's one of the lower bills of the 12 jurisdictions we track (1st of 12 at this price). On CA$400,000 it's CA$450, and on CA$1,000,000 about CA$1,050. There is no first-time buyer program for this registration fee — it applies the same to every buyer. Enter your own price below.
$550 registration fee (Alberta, 2026)
Effective rate: 0.11% of the property value · Base amount: $550
Note: Alberta has no land transfer tax — this is a registration fee, not a tax.
Alberta Land Titles transfer registration fee (no land transfer tax) — $50 base + $5 per $5,000 (or part) of value. Mortgage registration is a separate fee, not included here.
Same $500,000 purchase, all 12 jurisdictions — where it costs least
| Province / city | Total | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta (fee) | $550 | 0.11% |
| Saskatchewan (fee) | $2,000 | 0.40% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador (fee) | $2,098 | 0.42% |
| New Brunswick | $5,000 | 1.00% |
| Prince Edward Island | $5,000 | 1.00% |
| Quebec | $5,611 | 1.12% |
| Montreal | $5,611 | 1.12% |
| Ontario | $6,475 | 1.29% |
| Nova Scotia (Halifax) | $7,500 | 1.50% |
| Manitoba | $7,650 | 1.53% |
| British Columbia | $8,000 | 1.60% |
| Toronto | $12,950 | 2.59% |
2026 land transfer tax / property transfer tax / deed transfer tax rates verified against official provincial and municipal sources (Ontario.ca, Toronto.ca, gov.bc.ca, gov.mb.ca, Quebec.ca, Montreal.ca, Halifax.ca, NovaScotia.ca, laws.gnb.ca, gov.pe.ca, gov.nl.ca, ISC Saskatchewan, Alberta.ca). Educational estimate for a standard residential purchase — first-time buyer and non-resident rules carry eligibility conditions; confirm with the relevant land registry office or your lawyer/notary. How we calculate →
Alberta registration fee in 2026
Here's the Alberta registration fee on common prices (2026): CA$400,000 → CA$450 (0.11%); CA$700,000 → CA$750 (0.11%); CA$1,000,000 → CA$1,050 (0.10%). Unlike most of Canada, Alberta has no land transfer tax — this is a flat registration fee that rises much more slowly with price.
Alberta sets its own schedule, so these figures are specific to Alberta — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how Alberta stacks up against the other eleven jurisdictions.
First-time buyers in Alberta
There is no first-time buyer program for this registration fee — it applies the same to every buyer.
Tick "first-time buyer" in the calculator to see whether any rebate applies to your purchase in Alberta.
Non-residents buying in Alberta
Alberta does not charge a specific non-resident surtax on this registration fee in our sources — a non-resident buyer pays the same amount as a resident.
How Alberta compares with the rest of Canada
On a CA$700,000 purchase, Alberta ranks 1st of 12 jurisdictions we track (1 = cheapest). The cheapest at this price is Alberta; the most expensive is Toronto. The calculator's comparison table ranks all twelve for your exact price — useful if you're deciding between cities or provinces.
These are estimates for a standard residential purchase using each jurisdiction's published 2026 rates. First-time buyer and non-resident rules carry eligibility conditions — confirm with the Alberta land registry office or your lawyer/notary before you commit.
Alberta land transfer tax — frequently asked questions
How much is land transfer tax on a $700,000 house in Alberta?
About CA$750 in 2026 — an effective rate of 0.11% of the purchase price. On CA$400,000 it's CA$450 and on CA$1,000,000 about CA$1,050.
Do first-time buyers get a rebate in Alberta?
There is no first-time buyer program for this registration fee — it applies the same to every buyer.
Is there a non-resident surtax in Alberta?
No specific non-resident surtax on this registration fee has been identified for Alberta in our sources.
How much registration fee on $400,000 and $1,000,000 in Alberta?
In Alberta (2026): a CA$400,000 property is about CA$450 (0.11%), and CA$1,000,000 is about CA$1,050 (0.10%).
Which Canadian jurisdiction has the cheapest land transfer tax for a $700,000 home?
At CA$700,000 (2026), the cheapest is Alberta and the most expensive is Toronto. Alberta ranks 1st of 12. The comparison table re-ranks all twelve for your exact price.
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