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Money rules in Montreal, Quebec

In Montreal, the welcome tax (property transfer duty) arrives as a separate bill a few months after you buy, and the City applies higher rates than the provincial minimum on more expensive homes. Budget for it in advance; it is not included in your mortgage.

Welcome tax

The duty is calculated on the higher of the price paid and the municipal assessment. Some first-time buyer relief exists through municipal programs; check the City's conditions before you count on it.

Property tax

Montreal property bills include municipal taxes and, separately, school tax collected by the school service centre. Both are based on the property assessment roll.

Offers by city

No offer in our catalog is restricted to this city alone. Rates for banking, cards, loans and mortgages are set nationally or provincially, so the offers below are the ones confirmed for the whole province.

Offers available to Montreal residents

These products name Quebec in their published availability terms. Deposit insurance and car insurance rules for Montreal follow the Quebec rules.

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Car insurance

Car insurance offers protection against vehicle repair or replacement costs and responsibility for damage or injuries caused to others while driving. Drivers can customize and buy their policy online in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Availability
Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
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Home insurance

Home insurance protects your house, belongings and personal liability. It suits homeowners buying online in the listed provinces; policies have exclusions and limits that should be reviewed.

Coverage included
Personal liability; dwelling and detached structures
Availability
BC, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or PEI
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Tenant insurance

Tenant insurance protects renters’ personal belongings, personal liability and additional living expenses if they cannot live in their rental unit. It suits people renting or leasing their home because the landlord’s policy does not provide their contents or liability protection.

Coverage included
Personal belongings; personal liability; additional living expenses
Availability
BC, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI
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Official sources

Tax rates and programs change each year. Confirm current amounts with the city or province before you rely on them. This is general information, not financial or tax advice.