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Property Transfer Tax

Calculate BC Property Transfer Tax with first-time home buyer rebates.

First-Time Home Buyer

Eligible for BC PTT exemption (up to $8,000 rebate)

BC PTT Rate Structure

Fair Market ValueRate
First $200,0001%
$200,001 – $2,000,0002%
$2,000,001 – $3,000,0003%
Over $3,000,0005%

Total PTT Payable

$0

Effective rate: 1.733%

Tax Breakdown

BracketTaxableTax
First $200,000$200,000$2,000
$200,001 – $2,000,000$550,000$11,000
Base PTT$13,000
Total Payable$13,000

Important Notes

Foreign buyers pay an additional 20% PTT on residential property in specified areas.

GST (5%) applies to newly constructed homes only.

Newly built home exemption: full exemption up to $1.1M, partial $1.1M–$1.15M.

FTHB rebate: full exemption up to $835K, partial phase-out $835K–$860K.

For estimation purposes only. Consult a notary or lawyer for advice.