Laval Home Buying Guide 2024

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Laval is the second-largest city in Quebec and a popular choice for Montreal-area buyers seeking more space, lower prices, and easier parking. Located on Île Jésus just north of Montreal, Laval offers excellent highway and metro access with a growing suburban and urban core.

⚠️ Quebec has NO first-time buyer rebate on droits de mutation.
Unlike Ontario (up to $4,000 rebate) or some other provinces, Quebec offers zero provincial refund on the welcome tax for first-time buyers. Every buyer pays the full amount — plan accordingly.

Why Buy in Laval?

Laval's median home price is generally $50,000–$100,000 below comparable Montreal properties. The Orange metro line extension into Laval (Montmorency, De la Concorde, Cartier stations) provides direct access to downtown Montreal. New construction condos are plentiful in Chomedey and Vimont.

Droits de Mutation in Laval

Laval charges only provincial droits de mutation — no Montreal-style municipal surtax on the $500K+ tier. This saves buyers on higher-priced properties compared to purchasing on the island of Montreal.

Purchase Price Range	Rate
$0 – $50,000	0.5%
$50,001 – $250,000	1.0%
$250,001 – $500,000	1.5%
$500,001 – $1,000,000	2.0%
Over $1,000,000	2.5%

Laval Droits de Mutation Calculator

Enter the purchase price to calculate Quebec's welcome tax.

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For full Quebec land transfer tax rates and tables, see our Quebec Land Transfer Tax Guide.

Laval Closing Costs

Droits de mutation: see calculator above
Notary fees: $1,100–$1,900
Home inspection: $400–$750
Title insurance: $225–$375
Adjustments: $400–$1,200

Best Areas to Buy in Laval

Chomedey — Diverse, near Carrefour Laval mall, $380K–$600K
Vimont — Family suburb, large lots, $480K–$700K
Sainte-Rose — Charming historic village feel, $400K–$650K
Auteuil — Well-established residential, $450K–$700K
Fabreville — Waterfront areas, $420K–$680K

The Buying Process in Laval

Like all of Quebec, Laval uses the civil law notarial system. You will need an OACIQ-licensed real estate broker, a home inspector, and a notary. Laval has no special requirements beyond standard Quebec rules. Property transfer takes 30–60 days from accepted offer.

Laval vs. Montreal: Cost Comparison

Factor	Laval	Montreal (Island)
Avg. condo price	$380K–$520K	$450K–$650K
Droits (on $500K)	~$6,250	~$6,250 (no surtax at $500K)
Municipal taxes	~1.0% of assessed value	~0.8%–1.1%
Metro access	3 Orange Line stations	Full network

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Key Takeaways for Laval Buyers

No first-time buyer rebate on droits de mutation in Quebec
Laval is more affordable than Montreal island with metro access
No municipal surtax on properties over $500,000 (unlike Montreal)
New condo inventory is strong in Chomedey and near metro stations