Hampstead's 2026 scale
| Portion of the taxable base | Rate |
|---|
| up to $62,900 | 0.5% |
| $62,900 – $315,000 | 1.0% |
| $315,000 – $552,300 | 1.5% |
| over $552,300 | 3.0% |
A few examples
| Price paid | Transfer duty |
|---|
| $400,000 | $4,111 |
| $600,000 | $7,826 |
| $900,000 | $16,826 |
The taxable base is the highest of the price paid, the consideration stated in the deed, or the assessment roll value.
How it compares with Montreal
On a $600,000 purchase, Hampstead charges $7,826 — $477 more than Montreal. The municipal rate rises above the provincial scale from $552,300 up. No other municipality in the area applies exactly these brackets.