Estimate your droits de mutation when buying property in Sherbrooke or the Eastern Townships. Standard Quebec provincial rates apply — no city surtax.
Use this calculator to estimate the welcome tax you'll pay when purchasing property in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The tax is based on the provincial four-band rate schedule.
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Get KOHO Free — Use Code 45ET55JSYA| Property Value | Rate | Max Tax in Band |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $52,800 | 0.5% | $264 |
| $52,801 – $264,000 | 1.0% | $2,112 |
| $264,001 – $528,000 | 1.5% | $3,960 |
| Over $528,000 | 2.0% | Unlimited |
| Purchase Price | Welcome Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,564 | 1.03% |
| $350,000 | $3,714 | 1.06% |
| $450,000 | $5,214 | 1.16% |
| $600,000 | $8,214 | 1.37% |
Sherbrooke's average home price is lower than Montreal or Laval, which means welcome tax costs are proportionally smaller. For a typical $350,000 Sherbrooke property, the welcome tax is approximately $3,714 — significantly less than comparable Montreal purchases due to Montreal's additional surtax.
The welcome tax in Sherbrooke is billed after the notarial deed is registered and must be paid within 30 days. It is calculated on the greater of the actual sale price or the municipal assessment value multiplied by a comparison factor (set annually by the Quebec government).
Quebec does not have a general first-time buyer rebate on the welcome tax. However, certain property transfers are exempt — such as transfers between spouses or direct-line family members. See our Quebec Welcome Tax Exemptions Guide for the full list.
Sherbrooke does not apply a city surtax. Montreal charges an additional 0.5% on amounts over $500,000, making Sherbrooke purchases at that price range $1,000+ cheaper in welcome tax. For the full comparison of all Quebec cities, see Quebec Welcome Tax by City.