Does Alberta have a land transfer tax?

No. Alberta does not charge a land transfer tax. Instead, the Land Titles Office charges two flat registration fees on most home purchases: one to transfer title ($50 base plus $5 per $5,000 of property value) and one to register a mortgage ($50 base plus $5 per $5,000 of mortgage amount). These fees are effective October 20, 2024.

How much are Alberta Land Titles fees in 2026?

On a $600,000 home with a $480,000 mortgage, Alberta Land Titles fees total approximately $1,180 ($650 for the transfer of land registration plus $530 for the mortgage registration). This uses the current formula of $50 base plus $5 per $5,000 of value, rounded up to the nearest $5,000.

When did Alberta Land Titles fees increase?

Alberta increased its Land Titles Office registration fees on October 20, 2024. The variable component jumped from previous rates to $5 per $5,000 of value for both transfers and mortgages, while the $50 base fee remained unchanged. The new rates are still in effect as of April 2026.

Are Alberta closing costs lower than Ontario's?

Generally yes. Alberta has no separate land transfer tax, only Land Titles registration fees that typically total $500 to $1,500 on most home purchases. Ontario's Land Transfer Tax on the same $600,000 home would be approximately $8,475 before any rebates. Alberta's fees remain among the lowest in Canada.

Who pays Alberta Land Titles fees?

The buyer pays both the transfer of land registration fee and the mortgage registration fee (if financing the purchase). Fees are collected by your real estate lawyer at closing and remitted directly to the Alberta Land Titles Office.

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Alberta Land Titles Fee Calculator

Instantly see what you'll pay in land title and mortgage registration fees. Updated for the October 2024 fee increase.

Heads up. This calculator provides rough estimates based on the Alberta Land Titles fee schedule effective October 20, 2024. It's not legal, tax, or financial advice. Your real estate lawyer calculates and applies the final fees at closing. Read the full terms.

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Purchase price

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Mortgage amount

The principal amount being registered against title. Usually 80 to 95 percent of purchase price for most buyers.

Total Alberta Land Titles fees at closing

Estimated. Your lawyer calculates the exact fees at closing.

How the calculation works

Alberta's Land Titles Office charges two registration fees on every home purchase: one to transfer title, and one to register the mortgage (if any). Both use the same formula: a $50 base fee plus $5 for every $5,000 of value (or part thereof), effective October 20, 2024. Unlike Ontario, Alberta has no separate land transfer tax.

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Important: Read before relying on these results.

1. Informational purposes only.

The Alberta Land Titles Fee Calculator (the "Tool") is provided by Deeded for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.

2. No professional relationship.

Use of the Tool does not create a lawyer-client, advisor-client, or any other professional relationship between you and Deeded or any of its affiliates, employees, or contractors.

3. Estimates only.

All calculations are rough, illustrative estimates based on the Alberta Land Titles Office fee schedule effective October 20, 2024 and current as of April 14, 2026. The Land Titles fee schedule can change at any time. Final fees are calculated and remitted by your real estate lawyer at closing.

4. Additional fees may apply.

The Tool calculates only the base Land Titles registration fees for a standard transfer and mortgage. Your closing may include additional Land Titles fees (e.g., for discharges, caveats, affidavits, title insurance endorsements), legal fees, title insurance premiums, and disbursements not reflected here.

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Before taking any action, consult a qualified real estate lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor licensed in Alberta.

8. Governing law.

Your use of the Tool is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

By using the Tool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the above. Last updated April 14, 2026.