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Open KOHO Free — Code BREMO2026In Nova Scotia, property transfers are subject to the provincial Deed Transfer Tax at a flat rate of 1.5% of the purchase price. This is paid at closing. There is no tiered rate system — all properties are taxed at the same 1.5% rate regardless of value.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) adds its own municipal deed transfer tax of 1.5%, bringing the combined total for HRM purchases to 3%. Other municipalities outside HRM may have different municipal rates or none at all.
| Tax Type | Rate | Who Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Deed Transfer Tax | 1.5% | All buyers in NS |
| Halifax Municipal Deed Transfer Tax | 1.5% | Buyers in HRM only |
| Non-Resident Surcharge | 5.0% | Non-NS residents |
| First-Time Buyer Rebate | Up to –$3,000 | Eligible first-time buyers |
| Purchase Price | Provincial Tax | Municipal Tax | Total (HRM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $10,500 |
| $450,000 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $13,500 |
| $520,000 | $7,800 | $7,800 | $15,600 |
| $650,000 | $9,750 | $9,750 | $19,500 |
| $900,000 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $27,000 |
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