Learn everything you need to know about land transfer tax in Alberta. Also, use our easy-to-use land transfer tax for Alberta calculator to estimate the land transfer tax amount to buy a property in Alberta.
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Alberta does not have a Land Transfer Tax. Instead, it charges a Land Registration Fee and a Mortgage Registration Fee.
The combined amount (land and mortgage registration fees) is much smaller than the Land Transfer Tax levied by other provinces in Canada.
The Land Registration Fee and the Mortgage Registration Fee are paid to the Land Titles Office.
Alberta, known as Canada’s “energy province,” houses over 4 million people, primarily in Calgary and Edmonton. Its stunning landscapes include mountains, glacial lakes, and vast forests.
This province offers some of the most affordable housing in Canada, thanks to low taxes and mortgage costs. Calgary and Edmonton boast reasonable house prices, averaging $461K and $341K, respectively, contrasting the $1.2M in Toronto and Vancouver.
Alberta’s economy thrives on oil, gas, and rapidly expanding industrial and service sectors, making it a national economic leader. With a median family income 16% above the Canadian average of $98,400 (2018), Alberta offers a high standard of living and has become a prime choice for young Canadians entering the housing market.
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The fees are illustrated in the table below.
Transaction Type |
Title Transfer Fees |
First Time Homebuyer Tax Rebate |
Land Registration Fee |
|
No Rebate |
Mortgage Registration Fee |
|
No Rebate |
Let’s assume that the home you buy is valued at $600,000, and you put $120,000.00 as the down payment.
Your mortgage loan will be $480,000.00
Land Registration Fee Calculation
Property Value (Fair Market Value)
Per Unit Tally
Number of Tallys per $5000.00 property value
Number of Tallys per $5000.00 property value
Fee Per $5K Property Value
Added Fees Per $2.00 of Property Value
Land Registration Base Fee
Added Fees Per $2.00 of Property Value
Land Registration Fee
Mortgage Registration Fee Calculation
Mortgage Loan
Per Unit Tally
Number of Tallys per $5000.00 property value
Number of Tallys per $5000.00 property value
Fee Per $5K Mortgage Value
Added Fees Per $1.5 of Mortgage Value
Mortgage Registration Base Fee
Added Fees Per $1.5 of Mortgage Value
Mortgage Registration Fee
Land Registration Fee
Mortgage Registration Fee
Total Fee Required
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