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Alberta land transfer tax

Alberta land transfer tax calculator.

Good news for Alberta buyers: there's no land transfer tax here — just a small flat registration fee. Alberta has no Land Transfer Tax. Closing costs include a small Title Registration Fee (~$50 + $2 per $5,000 of value) and a Mortgage Registration Fee (~$50 + $1.50 per $5,000) — typically under $500 total. Enter your price to see the (small) total, and compare against provinces that do charge LTT.

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Calculator reviewed by the Principal Broker, Mortgage Squad Advisors · FSRA #13737| Updated June 2026

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Total payable on closing in Alberta
$266
Registration fee only (no LTT)
Breakdown
Registration fees$266
Total payable$266
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Why Alberta buyers pay no land transfer tax

Alberta is one of the few jurisdictions in Canada with no land transfer tax. Alberta has no Land Transfer Tax. Closing costs include a small Title Registration Fee (~$50 + $2 per $5,000 of value) and a Mortgage Registration Fee (~$50 + $1.50 per $5,000) — typically under $500 total. For a buyer, that’s a meaningful saving: the same purchase in Ontario or BC could carry five figures of LTT on closing day, while in Alberta you pay only a small flat registration fee. Land transfer tax can never be financed, so avoiding it entirely keeps your closing-day cash requirement materially lower.

Fold it into your closing budget

Even without LTT, once you know it, add it to your full closing costs estimate alongside legal fees, title insurance, and the PST on any CMHC premium. First-time buyer? The first-time buyer guide covers the FHSA, the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, and how they stack. Then lock your Alberta mortgage rate.

How this is calculated
  • Alberta has no Land Transfer Tax — only small title and mortgage registration fees.
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How much is land transfer tax in Alberta?
Alberta is one of only two provinces (with the other prairie province) that charges no land transfer tax. Alberta has no Land Transfer Tax. Closing costs include a small Title Registration Fee (~$50 + $2 per $5,000 of value) and a Mortgage Registration Fee (~$50 + $1.50 per $5,000) — typically under $500 total. On a typical purchase that's usually only a few hundred dollars — a major closing-cost advantage versus Ontario or BC.
Do first-time buyers get a rebate in Alberta?
No LTT means no rebate needed. First-time buyers in Alberta enjoy materially lower closing costs than any other major Canadian market. The federal First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit ($1,500) also applies. Tick "first-time home buyer" above to apply the rebate.
When do I pay Alberta registration fee — and can I finance it?
It's due on closing day, paid in cash, and cannot be rolled into your mortgage. Build the full figure into your closing budget alongside legal fees and title insurance — see the closing costs calculator.
Does my down payment or mortgage size change the registration fee?
No. Registration fee is a function of purchase price, location, and buyer status only — not your down payment, mortgage amount, or rate. A bigger down payment lowers your CMHC premium, not your land transfer tax.
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