Halifax Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate your land transfer tax when buying in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia charges a municipal Deed Transfer Tax — Halifax is 1.5% of the purchase price.
Last updated: June 2026
Your Purchase
Enter the purchase price in Halifax
Average Halifax home: $560,000 (2026 estimate).
Your Land Transfer Tax
Deed Transfer Tax (Halifax 1.5%) in Halifax
Total payable
$8,400
Provincial tax$0
Municipal tax$8,400
Tax before rebate$8,400
First-time buyer rebate−$0
Average Home Price
$560,000
2026 estimate for Halifax
Tax on Average Home
$8,400
Estimated closing land transfer tax
Found this useful?Save to Pinterest
Related tools & guides
Halifax Affordability
How much home you can afford in Halifax.
Nova Scotia Land Transfer Tax
Full provincial rules, brackets and rebates.
All Provinces
Compare land transfer tax across Canada.
Mortgage Calculator
Model your monthly payment and amortization.
All Cities
Browse affordability and tax pages by city.
First-Time Buyer Guide
Every rebate and program for new buyers.
Plan Your Full Halifax Budget
Add your mortgage payment and down payment to your land transfer tax estimate.