British Columbia Land Transfer Tax Calculator
In British Columbia, the land transfer tax on a CA$700,000 home is about CA$12,000 in 2026 — an effective rate of 1.71%. That's one of the higher bills of the 12 jurisdictions we track (11th of 12 at this price). On CA$400,000 it's CA$6,000, and on CA$1,000,000 about CA$18,000. First-time buyers pay no tax at all up to CA$500,000, a flat CA$8,000 reduction up to CA$835,000, tapering to zero by CA$860,000. Enter your own price below.
$8,000 land transfer tax (British Columbia, 2026)
Effective rate: 1.60% of the property value · Base amount: $8,000
Standard Property Transfer Tax bands.
How each band builds your British Columbia amount
| Rate | Value from | to | In this band | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00% | $0 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $2,000.00 |
| 2.00% | $200,000 | $500,000 | $300,000 | $6,000.00 |
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 →
British Columbia land transfer tax in 2026
Here's the British Columbia land transfer tax on common prices (2026): CA$400,000 → CA$6,000 (1.50%); CA$700,000 → CA$12,000 (1.71%); CA$1,000,000 → CA$18,000 (1.80%). The effective rate rises with price as higher bands carry higher rates.
British Columbia sets its own schedule, so these figures are specific to British Columbia — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how British Columbia stacks up against the other eleven jurisdictions.
First-time buyers in British Columbia
First-time buyers pay no tax at all up to CA$500,000, a flat CA$8,000 reduction up to CA$835,000, tapering to zero by CA$860,000.
For example, an eligible first-time buyer purchasing a CA$600,000 home in British Columbia would pay about CA$2,000 (saving CA$8,000 versus the standard amount). Tick "first-time buyer" to apply it.
Non-residents buying in British Columbia
British Columbia adds a non-resident surtax on top of the ordinary land transfer tax of 20.00%. On a CA$700,000 home that's an extra CA$140,000, lifting the total to about CA$152,000.
How British Columbia compares with the rest of Canada
On a CA$700,000 purchase, British Columbia ranks 11th 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 British Columbia land registry office or your lawyer/notary before you commit.
British Columbia land transfer tax — frequently asked questions
How much is land transfer tax on a $700,000 house in British Columbia?
About CA$12,000 in 2026 — an effective rate of 1.71% of the purchase price. On CA$400,000 it's CA$6,000 and on CA$1,000,000 about CA$18,000.
Do first-time buyers get a rebate in British Columbia?
First-time buyers pay no tax at all up to CA$500,000, a flat CA$8,000 reduction up to CA$835,000, tapering to zero by CA$860,000.
Is there a non-resident surtax in British Columbia?
Yes — on a CA$700,000 home it adds about CA$140,000, for a total of about CA$152,000.
How much land transfer tax on $400,000 and $1,000,000 in British Columbia?
In British Columbia (2026): a CA$400,000 property is about CA$6,000 (1.50%), and CA$1,000,000 is about CA$18,000 (1.80%).
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. British Columbia ranks 11th of 12. The comparison table re-ranks all twelve for your exact price.
Land transfer tax calculators by jurisdiction
Canadian land transfer tax calculator · then pick any jurisdiction:
Researched & verified by the Calcuris Data & Research Team. How we build and check our tools →