How much land transfer tax does a first time buyer pay in Durham?
By Natalia Halenda, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Jazz Inc., Brokerage. Updated
The short answer
Only the Ontario tax, less a refund of up to $4,000, which covers the whole tax on a home up to $368,333. On a $650,000 home you pay $5,475. Durham has no city land transfer tax.
From the guide: Buying your first home in Durham Region in 2026: the money, the programs and the steps
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