Land Transfer Tax in Richmond Hill, ON (2026 Calculator)

At a Glance — Richmond Hill (2026)

Avg Home Price

$1,30000,000000

Ontario LTT at Avg

$22,475

FTB Rebate (max)

$4,000000

Net LTT (First-Timer)

$18,475

Buying in Richmond Hill means you pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there is no Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) here. Richmond Hill is one of York Region's most desirable addresses, known for its excellent schools, Richmond Hill GO station, and diverse communities.

Ontario LTT Calculator — Richmond Hill

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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 Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill's average price of $1,30000,000000, a first-time buyer pays gross Ontario LTT of $22,475, receives the $4,000000 rebate, and owes a net $18,475 at closing.

About Richmond Hill — Real Estate Market

Richmond Hill is one of York Region's most desirable addresses, known for its excellent schools, Richmond Hill GO station, and diverse communities. Popular neighbourhoods and communities include Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, North Richvale, Observatory, Crosby. Buyers in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill. 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
$1,30000,000000 (avg)	$22,475	$18,475
$1,50000,000000	$27,475	$23,475

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Frequently Asked Questions — Richmond Hill LTT

Is there a municipal land transfer tax in Richmond Hill?

No. Only the City of Toronto charges a municipal LTT on top of Ontario's provincial LTT. Since Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?

Yes. Ontario's FTB rebate applies anywhere in the province, including Richmond Hill. 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.