Halifax Nova Scotia Deed Transfer Tax Calculator

Calculate the exact deed transfer tax you will owe when buying property in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia.

How Nova Scotia Deed Transfer Tax Works

In 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.

Nova Scotia Deed Transfer Tax Rates

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

Examples for Common Halifax Purchase Prices

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