Edmonton buyers pay zero provincial land transfer tax. On a $480K home, that's over $6,675 saved vs. Ontario.
Provincial Land Transfer Tax in Edmonton, Alberta
Alberta Land Titles registration fee: ~$400–$600 only
Edmonton homebuyers enjoy one of the most significant financial advantages in Canadian real estate: no provincial land transfer tax. Alberta has never imposed a provincial LTT, meaning Edmonton buyers at any price point keep thousands of dollars that buyers in Ontario and BC must pay to their provincial governments.
| Home Price | Edmonton LTT (AB) | Ontario LTT | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $0 | $3,725 | $3,725 |
| $450,000 | $0 | $6,475 | $6,475 |
| $550,000 | $0 | $7,975 | $7,975 |
| $700,000 | $0 | $10,475 | $10,475 |
| $900,000 | $0 | $14,475 | $14,475 |
Full Alberta advantage explained: bremo.io/alberta-land-transfer-tax.
Alberta's Land Titles Office charges a registration fee based on property value. This is an administrative fee processed when the title transfers to the new owner. For Edmonton purchases:
This fee is included in your real estate lawyer's invoice at closing — it's a pass-through, not an additional legal fee.
Alberta's government has historically resisted provincial land transfer taxes, viewing them as a barrier to homeownership and economic mobility. The provincial government generates revenue through its Heritage Fund, resource royalties, and federal transfer payments rather than taxing real estate transactions. This policy has remained consistent across multiple provincial governments.
There have been no serious proposals to introduce a provincial LTT in Alberta, making the advantage structural and durable for buyers planning long-term purchases.
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Get $100 with KOHO →Does Edmonton have a city-level LTT? No. Edmonton has no municipal land transfer tax. Toronto has one (costing buyers an additional $4,725–$20,000+ depending on price). Edmonton buyers pay zero at both provincial and municipal levels.
Will Alberta ever introduce an LTT? There is no current proposal to do so. Alberta's government has consistently opposed the introduction of an LTT.
Do new builds in Edmonton have LTT? No. GST applies to new construction (5%), but no provincial LTT applies to any Edmonton property purchase.
See the complete Alberta LTT guide: bremo.io/alberta-land-transfer-tax.