Droits de Mutation Saint-Hyacinthe, QC — 2026 Calculator

Saint-Hyacinthe applies standard provincial Quebec droits de mutation — no municipal surtax. Median purchase price ~$310,000.

Saint-Hyacinthe Land Transfer Tax Overview

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec's agricultural capital and home to a world-class veterinary faculty, applies only the standard provincial droits de mutation. No additional municipal surtax exists. At the city's median price of approximately $310,000, buyers face a droits de mutation bill of roughly $3,150 — a modest closing cost that reflects Saint-Hyacinthe's affordability relative to the Greater Montreal Area.

The tax is billed by the city approximately 30–90 days after your deed of sale is registered at the Registre foncier du Québec. It is not collected at the notary on closing day. The invoice arrives by mail and is payable within 30 days. Do not spend your LTT reserve on moving or renovation costs before this bill arrives.

2026 Saint-Hyacinthe Droits de Mutation Rate Table

Sample Calculations for Saint-Hyacinthe Buyers

$250,000: $2,250  |  $310,000: $3,150  |  $400,000: $4,750  |  $500,000: $6,250

Agri-Food Sector Buyers: Investment Properties

Saint-Hyacinthe's agri-food and veterinary research cluster attracts a steady flow of professionals — veterinarians, food scientists, agronomists, and researchers — many of whom purchase plexes or investment properties near the Université de Montréal veterinary campus or the ITAQ campus. For multi-unit investment properties, the droits de mutation is calculated on the full purchase price of the building, regardless of how many units it contains. A $550,000 triplex generates LTT on $550,000 — use the calculator above for your exact figure.

Via Rail and Highway Connectivity

Saint-Hyacinthe sits on the Via Rail Québec City–Windsor corridor, with several daily trains stopping at the downtown station and connecting to Montreal in approximately 45–55 minutes. Autoroute 20 provides direct highway access to Montreal (~55 km, roughly 45–60 minutes). This connectivity makes Saint-Hyacinthe viable as a full-time residence for Montreal commuters seeking significantly more house for their money.

Total Closing Cost Budget

• Droits de mutation: use calculator above (typically $2,250–$5,000 for most Saint-Hyacinthe purchases)
• Notary fees: $1,200–$2,200
• Home inspection: $400–$650
• CMHC mortgage insurance if down payment under 20%
• Municipal and school tax adjustments at closing
• Moving costs: $600–$2,000

Why Saint-Hyacinthe Is Underrated

Saint-Hyacinthe rarely makes national real estate headlines, but it quietly offers one of the best value propositions in Quebec: a real city with full services, a university presence, stable employment, Via Rail access, and home prices well below the provincial average. For buyers willing to look beyond the Greater Montreal Area, Saint-Hyacinthe delivers exceptional purchasing power and a low droits de mutation bill to match.

Further Reading

• Quebec Land Transfer Tax — Full Provincial Guide
• Best Banks and Credit Unions in Quebec

Last updated March 2026. Informational purposes only. Verify rates with your notary before closing.