2026 Ontario LTT Calculator · First-Time Buyer Rebate · Durham Region
Buying in Clarington means you pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there is no Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) here. At the Clarington median of $720,000, a buyer in Toronto would pay approximately $21,750 in combined LTT, while a Clarington buyer pays just $10,875 — a saving of $10,875.
Ontario LTT is calculated using a marginal bracket system — similar to income tax. Only the portion of the purchase price within each bracket is taxed at that rate:
| Portion of Purchase Price | Tax Rate | Max Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| First $55,000 | 0.5% | $275 |
| $55,001 – $250,000 | 1.0% | $1,950 |
| $250,001 – $400,000 | 1.5% | $2,250 |
| $400,001 – $2,000,000 | 2.0% | $32,000 |
| Above $2,000,000 | 2.5% | Unlimited |
Example at $720,000 (Clarington median):
Ontario's First-Time Homebuyer Land Transfer Tax Rebate can save you up to $4,000 on your Ontario LTT bill. Here's how it works:
First-time buyers in Clarington find detached homes priced well below the GTA average, often qualifying for the full $4,000 FTB rebate on homes under $368,333 or a partial rebate above that threshold.
At Clarington's median price of $720,000, a first-time buyer pays $10,875 in Ontario LTT, receives a $4,000 rebate, and owes a net $6,875 at closing.
The City of Toronto charges its own Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on top of the provincial Ontario LTT — effectively doubling the transfer tax burden. Since Clarington is in Durham Region and not within Toronto's city limits, buyers here pay only the Ontario LTT.
| Scenario | Ontario LTT | Toronto MLTT | Total LTT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy in Clarington at $720,000 | $10,875 | None | $10,875 |
| Buy in Toronto at $720,000 | $10,875 | $10,875 | $21,750 |
| Savings by buying in Clarington | $10,875 | ||
That's $10,875 more you keep in your pocket — money that could cover moving costs, furniture, or go straight into your FHSA or RRSP.
For a full breakdown of Ontario LTT rules, visit our Ontario Land Transfer Tax guide.
Clarington is Durham Region's easternmost municipality, encompassing Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle. It offers affordable rural-suburban living with growing GO Train connections.
Popular neighbourhoods include Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, and Solina. Home prices vary significantly by neighbourhood — use the calculator above to model the exact LTT for any purchase price.
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No. Only the City of Toronto charges a municipal LTT on top of Ontario's provincial LTT. Since Clarington is in Durham Region and outside the City of Toronto's boundaries, buyers pay only the Ontario LTT.
Ontario land transfer tax is paid on closing day, typically through your real estate lawyer. It is calculated on the purchase price of the property as registered with the province.
Yes. Ontario's FTB rebate applies anywhere in the province, including Clarington. You can receive up to $4,000 back on your Ontario LTT if you have never owned a home anywhere in the world and the property will be your principal residence.
Yes, Ontario LTT applies to all residential real estate transactions including new construction. Buyers of pre-construction condos and new-build homes pay LTT on the final purchase price on the registration date.
For more details, see our comprehensive Ontario Land Transfer Tax guide.