How much is land transfer tax in St. John's?

On a $360,000 home in St. John's, the estimated registration of deeds fee (~0.4%) is $1,440 before any rebate. Newfoundland charges a Registration of Deeds fee of roughly 0.4% of the property value.

Do first-time buyers pay land transfer tax in St. John's?

Newfoundland & Labrador does not offer a specific first-time buyer land transfer tax rebate, though federal first-time buyer programs still apply.

What is the average home price in St. John's?

The average home price in St. John's is approximately $360,000 (2026 estimate).

St. John's Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Estimate your land transfer tax when buying in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. Newfoundland charges a Registration of Deeds fee of roughly 0.4% of the property value.

Last updated: June 2026

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Average St. John's home: $360,000 (2026 estimate).

Your Land Transfer Tax

Registration of Deeds Fee (~0.4%) in St. John's

Total payable

$1,440

Provincial tax$1,440

Tax before rebate$1,440

First-time buyer rebate−$0

Average Home Price

$360,000

2026 estimate for St. John's

Tax on Average Home

$1,440

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