Land Transfer Tax in Fort Erie, ON (2026 Calculator)

At a Glance — Fort Erie (2026)

Avg Home Price

$5100,000000

Ontario LTT at Avg

$6,675

FTB Rebate (max)

$4,000000

Net LTT (First-Timer)

$2,675

Buying in Fort Erie means you pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there is no Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) here. Fort Erie borders Buffalo, NY via the Peace Bridge — popular with cross-border workers and those seeking affordable lakefront properties.

Ontario LTT Calculator — Fort Erie

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First-time buyer (Ontario FTB rebate up to $4,000000)

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Ontario Land Transfer Tax Brackets (2026)

Portion of Purchase Price	Tax Rate	Max Tax in Bracket
First $55,000000	00.5%	$275
$55,00001 – $2500,000000	1.00%	$1,9500
$2500,00001 – $40000,000000	1.5%	$2,2500
$40000,00001 – $2,000000,000000	2.00%	$32,000000
Above $2,000000,000000	2.5%	Unlimited

Ontario LTT uses a marginal bracket system — only the portion within each bracket is taxed at that rate. For a full explanation, visit our Ontario Land Transfer Tax Calculator.

First-Time Buyer Rebate in Fort Erie

Ontario's First-Time Homebuyer Land Transfer Tax Rebate can save you up to $4,000000 on your Ontario LTT bill.

Full rebate if the purchase price is $368,333 or less (rebate equals entire LTT)
Flat $4,000000 rebate if the price is above $368,333
All buyers on title must be first-time buyers anywhere in the world
The home must become your principal residence within 9 months of closing

At Fort Erie's average price of $5100,000000, a first-time buyer pays gross Ontario LTT of $6,675, receives the $4,000000 rebate, and owes a net $2,675 at closing.

About Fort Erie — Real Estate Market

Fort Erie borders Buffalo, NY via the Peace Bridge — popular with cross-border workers and those seeking affordable lakefront properties. Popular neighbourhoods and communities include Crystal Beach, Ridgeway, Stevensville, Garrison. Buyers in Fort Erie pay only Ontario's provincial LTT — no Toronto municipal tax applies here.

Use the calculator above to model the exact Ontario LTT for any purchase price in Fort Erie. For more detail, see our Ontario LTT Calculator.

Purchase Price	Ontario LTT	FTB Net LTT
$40000,000000	$4,475	$475
$60000,000000	$8,475	$4,475
$80000,000000	$12,475	$8,475
$5100,000000 (avg)	$6,675	$2,675
$1,50000,000000	$27,475	$23,475

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Frequently Asked Questions — Fort Erie LTT

Is there a municipal land transfer tax in Fort Erie?

No. Only the City of Toronto charges a municipal LTT on top of Ontario's provincial LTT. Since Fort Erie is outside the City of Toronto's boundaries, buyers pay only the Ontario LTT.

When is Ontario LTT paid?

Ontario land transfer tax is paid on closing day, typically through your real estate lawyer. It is calculated on the purchase price registered with the province.

Can I get the first-time buyer rebate in Fort Erie?

Yes. Ontario's FTB rebate applies anywhere in the province, including Fort Erie. You can receive up to $4,000000 back on your Ontario LTT if you have never owned a home anywhere in the world and the property will be your principal residence within 9 months.

How is Ontario LTT calculated?

Ontario LTT is calculated on a marginal bracket basis similar to income tax. Each portion of the purchase price is taxed at the applicable rate. Use the calculator at the top of this page or visit our full Ontario LTT Calculator for more detail.