The Yukon Territory charges no land transfer tax on home purchases. Here's what you pay instead — and how much you save versus buying in Ontario or BC.
| Province/Territory | LTT on $500K Home | LTT Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | $0 | No LTT (title reg. fee only) |
| NWT | $0 | No LTT (title reg. fee only) |
| Nunavut | $0 | No LTT (title reg. fee only) |
| Alberta | $0 | No LTT (title reg. fee only) |
| Ontario | $6,475 | Provincial LTT + possible Toronto MLT |
| BC | $8,000 | Property Transfer Tax (PTT) |
No. The Yukon Territory does not impose a territorial land transfer tax (LTT) on home purchases. This is one of the most significant financial advantages of buying property in the Yukon. While Ontario, BC, Quebec, and other provinces charge thousands of dollars in LTT or its equivalent at closing, Yukon homebuyers pay nothing in transfer taxes.
Instead, Yukon buyers pay a land title registration fee, administered through the Yukon Land Titles Office. This fee is structured on a sliding scale based on property value but is far more modest than a true land transfer tax. On a $500,000 residential purchase, the total registration fee typically ranges from $400 to $600 — compared to $6,475 in Ontario LTT on the same property.
The Yukon land title registration fee covers the administrative cost of recording the change of ownership in the territorial land titles registry. It is not a revenue-generating tax; it is a cost-recovery fee. This distinction matters for buyers who want to understand exactly what they're paying and why.
First-time buyers in Yukon also benefit from federal programs including the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), the Home Buyers' Plan (RRSP withdrawal), and the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive. Since there is no LTT rebate to navigate (as there is in Ontario for first-time buyers), the Yukon's system is simpler and more transparent.
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Claim $100 Bonus →While there is no LTT, buyers still pay a land title registration fee to record the property transfer. The Yukon Land Titles Office charges fees based on property value. The fee structure is a modest flat rate plus a small per-$1,000 charge on the purchase price. As an approximate guide:
| Property Value | Approximate Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| $200,000 | ~$250 |
| $350,000 | ~$375 |
| $500,000 | ~$500 |
| $750,000 | ~$700 |
| $1,000,000 | ~$900 |
Always confirm current fees with the Yukon Land Titles Office or your real estate lawyer, as fee schedules can be updated.