Everything about the droits de mutation in Gatineau, Quebec — rates, a free calculator, and what first-time buyers need to know.
Calculate your estimated welcome tax for a Gatineau property purchase. Gatineau uses the standard Quebec four-band rate — no city surtax applies.
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Get KOHO Free — Use Code 45ET55JSYA| Property Value Band | Tax Rate | Max in Band |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $52,800 | 0.5% | $264 |
| $52,801 – $264,000 | 1.0% | $2,112 |
| $264,001 – $528,000 | 1.5% | $3,960 |
| Over $528,000 | 2.0% | Unlimited |
| Purchase Price | Welcome Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $3,714 | 1.06% |
| $450,000 | $5,214 | 1.16% |
| $550,000 | $7,614 | 1.38% |
| $650,000 | $9,214 | 1.42% |
| $750,000 | $11,214 | 1.50% |
Note: Gatineau does not have a city-level surtax. Unlike the City of Montreal which adds 0.5% on amounts over $500,000, Gatineau buyers pay only the four provincial bands.
With Gatineau's real estate market increasingly driven by Ottawa spillover demand, property prices have risen substantially. Average home prices in Gatineau now regularly exceed $400,000–$500,000, making the welcome tax a meaningful closing cost for buyers.
The tax is billed after the notarial deed is registered with the City of Gatineau and is due within 30 days. It applies to the higher of the purchase price or the adjusted municipal assessment value.
If you buy in Gatineau (Quebec side) instead of Ottawa (Ontario side), you pay Quebec welcome tax instead of Ontario land transfer tax. The rates are different — Quebec uses the 4-band system above, while Ontario uses its own rate schedule. For many mid-priced properties, Quebec welcome tax is slightly lower than Ontario LTT. Use our Quebec Welcome Tax by City comparison to see how Gatineau compares.
Quebec has no provincial first-time buyer welcome tax rebate program, unlike Ontario. However, some transfers (e.g., between spouses or direct family) may be exempt. See Quebec Welcome Tax Exemptions.