Nova Scotia Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Nova Scotia charges a municipal Deed Transfer Tax — Halifax is 1.5% of the purchase price.
Last updated: May 2026
Total payable
Halifax has risen sharply since 2020 but remains mid-range.
Provincial first-time buyer rebate programs vary; federal FHSA, RRSP HBP, and the $1,500 tax credit apply.
Nova Scotia charges a municipal Deed Transfer Tax — Halifax is 1.5% of the purchase price. Land transfer tax is a one-time closing cost paid when ownership of a property changes hands. It's calculated on the purchase price and is usually due on closing day, so it needs to be budgeted alongside your down payment and legal fees.
Use the calculator above to estimate your exact tax at any purchase price, then see the full picture with our national land transfer tax calculator covering every province.
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