Examples & common questions.
Worked example: $500,000 purchase
For a property containing one or two single-family residences, before rebates: Ontario tax is $6,475. Toronto adds $6,475, giving a combined $12,950. Elsewhere in Ontario, the municipal component in this tool is zero.
Worked example: fully eligible first-time buyer
For the same $500,000 Toronto purchase, selecting 100% eligible ownership applies a $4,000 Ontario rebate and a $4,475 Toronto rebate, giving an estimated $4,475 total. Elsewhere in Ontario, the example is $2,475 after the Ontario rebate.
Is the highest rate charged on the whole price?
No. Each rate applies only to the portion of taxable consideration within that bracket. The calculator adds those portions together.
Does this include every closing cost?
No. It excludes non-resident speculation taxes, municipal administration fees, legal fees and special exemptions. It is not a complete closing-cost estimate.
Are the Toronto rates current?
The residential schedule includes Toronto’s high-value rates effective April 1, 2026. Rates and sources were checked October 3, 2026. Confirm the rules applicable to your transaction date.
Official references: Ontario tax rates ↗ · Ontario first-time buyer rebates ↗ · Toronto rates and fees ↗ · Toronto rebate requirements ↗
For purchase planning, also try the mortgage payment calculator.