Welcome tax · L'Île-Perrot · 2016 vs 2026
The welcome tax computed on the median house in L'Île-Perrot for every year from 2016 to 2026, with the city's 2026 grid, the first-time buyer credit and the tax's share of the down payment. Centris prices, nothing estimated.
On the median house in L'Île-Perrot, the welcome tax went from $2,085.00 (price of $239,950 in 2016) to $7,455.50 (price of $561,500 over January to September 2026): $5,370.50 more, +258%, while the price rose 134%. The tax rose faster than the price because the median house crossed the $500,000 threshold where L'Île-Perrot applies 3%: 2 brackets reached in 2016, 4 in 2026. An eligible first-time buyer recovers $5,613.88 from the Quebec credit and pays $1,841.62 net. The 2026 tax is 24% of the minimum down payment ($31,150): in line with the 50 cities tracked (median 22%). Source: Centris (Matrix) for prices, L'Île-Perrot's 2026 grid, compiled October 13, 2026.
The short answer
On the median house in L'Île-Perrot, the welcome tax went from $2,085.00 (price of $239,950 in 2016) to $7,455.50 (price of $561,500 over January to September 2026): $5,370.50 more, +258%, while the price rose 134%. The tax rose faster than the price because the median house crossed the $500,000 threshold where L'Île-Perrot applies 3%: 2 brackets reached in 2016, 4 in 2026. An eligible first-time buyer recovers $5,613.88 from the Quebec credit and pays $1,841.62 net. The 2026 tax is 24% of the minimum down payment ($31,150): in line with the 50 cities tracked (median 22%).
The welcome tax on the median house in L'Île-Perrot, 2016 to 2026
| Year | Median house | Welcome tax (2026 grid) | Effective rate | First-time buyer credit | Net tax, first-time buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $239,950 | $2,085.00 | 0.87% | $2,085.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $251,000 | $2,195.50 | 0.87% | $2,195.50 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $287,500 | $2,560.50 | 0.89% | $2,560.50 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $301,275 | $2,698.25 | 0.90% | $2,698.25 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $340,000 | $3,210.50 | 0.94% | $3,210.50 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $465,000 | $5,085.50 | 1.09% | $5,021.38 | $64.12 |
| 2022 | $496,000 | $5,550.50 | 1.12% | $5,137.62 | $412.88 |
| 2023 | $459,000 | $4,995.50 | 1.09% | $4,995.50 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $499,950 | $5,609.75 | 1.12% | $5,152.44 | $457.31 |
| 2025 | $545,000 | $6,960.50 | 1.28% | $5,490.12 | $1,470.38 |
| 2026 | $561,500 | $7,455.50 | 1.33% | $5,613.88 | $1,841.62 |
Median price of single-family houses sold on Centris (Matrix) by year (2026: January to September 2026); tax computed with L'Île-Perrot's 2026 grid; first-time buyer credit under Quebec's 2026 rules.
L'Île-Perrot's 2026 grid
| Tax base bracket (2026) | Rate in L'Île-Perrot |
|---|---|
| $0 to $62,900 | 0.5% |
| $62,900 to $315,000 | 1% |
| $315,000 to $500,000 | 1.5% |
| Over $500,000 | 3% |
Source: welcome tax in L'Île-Perrot page, grid verified at the source. Thresholds are indexed every January 1.
What the comparison says in L'Île-Perrot
- The effective rate (tax ÷ price) went from 0.87% to 1.33% in L'Île-Perrot: the grid is progressive, and a house that doubles in price pays more than double the tax; here, +258% of tax for +134% of price.
- The municipal surcharge: with the provincial grid alone (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%), the 2026 tax would be $6,533.00; L'Île-Perrot collects $922.50 more through its rate above $500,000.
- On the median condo in L'Île-Perrot ($404,500), the 2026 tax is $4,178.00, $0.00 net for a first-time buyer: the credit covers it entirely.
- Cash to bring on signing day in L'Île-Perrot in 2026: $31,150 of minimum down payment (5% + 10%) plus $7,456 of welcome tax (billed a few weeks later), $38,606 in all, or $32,992 after the first-time buyer credit. In 2016, the credit covered the tax in 46 of the 50 cities; in 2026, in 11.
- Across the 50 cities tracked, the tax on the median house went from $2,296 to $8,416 in median (+238%, price +124%); it more than doubled in 48 cities, exceeds $10,000 in 16 and $5,000 in 39 (against 4 in 2016).
What it changes for buying in L'Île-Perrot
In L'Île-Perrot, the welcome tax rose +258% in ten years, in line with the 50 cities tracked (median +238%). That is $7,456 to plan on top of the down payment, the inspection and the notary, and no lender finances it: budget it before the offer to purchase. For a first-time buyer, the Quebec credit brings the bill down to $1,842, provided you apply. The exact grid, exemptions and the calculation at other prices are in welcome tax in L'Île-Perrot; the down payment is detailed in down payment to buy in L'Île-Perrot.
How to read these figures
One median price per year, L'Île-Perrot's 2026 grid (4 brackets, top rate 3%) and Quebec's refundable credit for a first-time buyer (100% of the first $5,000 of duties, 25% of the excess, maximum $5,875, reduced by 2.35% of the portion of the price above $750,000, nil at $1,000,000). The minimum down payment follows the federal rules (5% up to $500,000, 10% beyond, 20% above the insurable cap). No new Centris query: prices are those of the median price series.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the welcome tax on a median house in L'Île-Perrot in 2026?
$7,455.50 on the median house ($561,500, January to September 2026), with L'Île-Perrot's 2026 grid. An eligible first-time buyer recovers $5,613.88 and pays $1,841.62 net.
How much has the tax risen since 2016 in L'Île-Perrot?
In 2016, the median house in L'Île-Perrot cost $239,950 and the tax, at a constant 2026 grid, was $2,085.00; in 2026, $7,455.50. That is +258% for a price up 134%: the progressive grid pushes the tax up faster than the price, and the median house crossed the $500,000 municipal threshold.
Does the first-time buyer credit cover the whole tax in L'Île-Perrot?
Partly: the credit covers $5,613.88 of $7,455.50, leaving $1,841.62. Across the 50 cities tracked, the credit covers the whole tax on the median house in 11 cities, is reduced in 8 (price between $750,000 and $1,000,000) and nil in 3.
Sources: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, September 16, 2026 query for the municipality of L'Île-Perrot, median sale price of single-family houses by year; L'Île-Perrot's 2026 transfer duties grid (municipal by-law, read at the source); Revenu Québec for the first-time buyer credit; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only. The welcome tax on the median house in 50 cities hub compares the 50 cities.
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