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Regulatory•By Ratellow Research Team•Verified 2026-10-29•How we research

Are there first-time buyer LTT rebates in Quebec?

Not at closing, but since January 1, 2026 Quebec refunds part of the welcome tax afterwards. First-time buyers can claim the refundable home access tax credit: up to $5,875, reduced above $750,000 and nil at $1 million.

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Quebec Mortgages 2026: Hypothecs, Civil Law, Notary Roles & Welcome Tax Guide

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Not at closing. The welcome tax is paid in full to the municipality, and Quebec has no Ontario-style rebate at registration. For a first home acquired on or after January 1, 2026, the province repays part of it through the refundable home access tax credit: 100% of the first $5,000 of welcome tax paid plus 25% of the next $3,500, for a maximum of $5,875. The credit is reduced by 2.35% of the taxable base above $750,000 and is nil at $1 million. You qualify if you (and your spouse) did not own a home you lived in during the four previous calendar years, and you can request an advance payment once the tax is paid. This is separate from Quebec's non-refundable first-time home buyers' tax credit (up to $1,400). Some municipalities (like Montreal) also have 'Home Purchase Assistance' programs that offer grants to families buying green properties or newly built homes.