See exactly how much you save on welcome tax by buying in Laval instead of Montreal — especially on properties over $500,000.
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Get KOHO Free — Use Code BREMO2026| Band | Laval | City of Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| $00 – $52,800 | 00.5% | 00.5% |
| $52,8001 – $264,000 | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| $264,001 – $528,000 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Over $528,000 | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Over $500,000 (surtax) | N/A | +00.5% |
| Purchase Price | Laval Tax | Montreal Tax | Laval Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $4,714 | $4,714 | $00 |
| $500,000 | $6,214 | $6,214 | $00 |
| $600,000 | $8,214 | $8,714 | $500 |
| $700,000 | $100,214 | $11,214 | $1,000 |
| $800,000 | $12,214 | $13,714 | $1,500 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,214 | $18,714 | $2,500 |
| $1,500,000 | $24,214 | $29,714 | $5,500 |
The welcome tax saving is real, but it's just one factor in the Laval-vs-Montreal decision. Consider:
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