Sault Ste. Marie Land Transfer Tax 2025

At a Glance — Sault Ste. Marie (2025)

Median Home Price	$310,000
Ontario LTT at Median	$3,900
First-Time Buyer Rebate (max)	$4,000
Net LTT After Rebate (at median)	$0
Toronto Municipal LTT	Not applicable — provincial LTT only

Buying in Sault Ste. Marie means you pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there is no Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) here. Sault Ste. Marie buyers save thousands compared to purchasing an equivalent home in Toronto where two layers of LTT apply.

Ontario LTT Calculator — Sault Ste. Marie

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First-time buyer — Ontario FTB rebate up to $4,000

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Ontario Land Transfer Tax Brackets (2025)

Portion of Purchase Price	Tax Rate	Max Tax in Bracket
First $55,000	0.5%	$275
$55,001 – $250,000	1.0%	$1,950
$250,001 – $400,000	1.5%	$2,250
$400,001 – $2,000,000	2.0%	$32,000
Above $2,000,000	2.5%	Unlimited

Ontario LTT uses a marginal bracket system — only the portion within each bracket is taxed at that rate. The total tax is the sum of amounts across all applicable brackets.

First-Time Buyer Rebate in Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario's First-Time Homebuyer Land Transfer Tax Rebate can save you up to $4,000 on your LTT bill at closing.

Full rebate applies when the purchase price is $368,333 or less
Partial rebate of exactly $4,000 when price exceeds $368,333
All buyers on title must be first-time buyers in Canada
The property must become your principal residence within 9 months of closing
Previously owning a home anywhere in the world disqualifies you

The rebate is applied at the time of registration and reduces the amount payable to the province. There is no separate application needed — your lawyer handles it during the closing process.

Why Sault Ste. Marie Buyers Save vs. Toronto

Sault Ste. Marie is in Algoma District — not within the City of Toronto. That means buyers here pay only Ontario's provincial LTT. A $500,000 purchase in Toronto costs $13,950 in combined LTT (provincial + municipal), while the same purchase in Sault Ste. Marie costs only $6,475 in provincial LTT alone — a saving of $7,475.

Scenario ($500,000 purchase)	Ontario LTT	Toronto MLTT	Total LTT
Sault Ste. Marie buyer	$6,475	N/A	$6,475
Toronto buyer	$6,475	$6,475	$12,950
Saving in Sault Ste. Marie	—	—	$6,475

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sault Ste. Marie Land Transfer Tax

Does Sault Ste. Marie have its own land transfer tax?
Sault Ste. Marie does not levy a municipal land transfer tax. Only Ontario's provincial LTT applies to property purchases in Sault Ste. Marie.

When is the land transfer tax paid?
LTT is paid at closing, on the date of registration of the property transfer. Your real estate lawyer collects and remits it on your behalf.

What is the land transfer tax on a $400,000 home in Sault Ste. Marie?
On a $400,000 purchase, Ontario LTT = $275 + $1,950 + $2,250 = $4,475. A first-time buyer receives the full $4,000 rebate and pays net $475.

Can I finance the land transfer tax with my mortgage?
No. Land transfer tax must be paid in cash at closing. It cannot be rolled into a CMHC-insured mortgage. Budget for it separately as part of your closing costs.