Land Transfer Tax Saskatchewan
A $380,000 purchase in Saskatchewan is $1,770 — 0.47% of the price.
Used for the mortgage registration fee. Set it to 0 if you’re buying with cash.
Registration fees
Estimate only. Saskatchewan rates verified September 7, 2026 against the official rate schedule. Confirm the exact amount with your real estate lawyer before closing.
Saskatchewan charges no land transfer tax, which saves a buyer here tens of thousands of dollars compared with Ontario or BC. You still pay land titles registration fees, and this calculator works out exactly what they come to on your purchase price and mortgage.
A $380,000 purchase in Saskatchewan carries $1,770 in registration fees, an effective rate of 0.47% of the price. Rates last verified September 7, 2026.
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Net amount after first-time buyer relief where it exists. Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland charge registration fees instead of a transfer tax. Nova Scotia varies by municipality (Halifax shown). Hover any bar for the breakdown.
How Saskatchewan registration fees are calculated
Saskatchewan has no land transfer tax. Instead the Land Registry charges a title registration fee of 0.4% of the value of the title once the value passes $6,300 — below that it is a flat $25, and under $500 it is free. Registering your mortgage is a separate flat fee that steps up with the size of the loan, from $180 on a mortgage under $250,000 to $1,000 above $1 million. The 0.4% title fee is the closest thing Saskatchewan has to a transfer tax, and at roughly a quarter of Ontario's effective rate it is one of the cheapest closings in the country.
- There is no rebate on the title registration fee. Saskatchewan instead offers a First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit claimed on your income tax return, which is unrelated to this fee.
- The title registration fee is charged on the value of the title, which for an ordinary sale is the purchase price.
- The mortgage registration fee covers the first four titles or interests affected; each additional one is charged a further $55 flat.
Saskatchewan registration fees rates for 2026
| Fee | How it is calculated |
|---|---|
| Title registration fee | Free up to $500, a flat $25 to $6,300, and 0.4% of the value of the title above that. |
| Mortgage registration fee | A flat fee by mortgage size, from $180 under $250,000 up to $1,000 above $1 million. |
First-time home buyer relief in Saskatchewan
There is no first-time buyer rebate here, because there is no land transfer tax to rebate. The registration fees above apply equally to every buyer, and they are already a small fraction of what buyers face in Ontario, BC, Manitoba, or Quebec.
When Saskatchewan registration fees are due, and who remits them
Both fees are paid to Information Services Corporation (ISC) when your lawyer submits the transfer and the mortgage for registration on closing day, out of your closing funds.
Saskatchewan land transfer tax FAQs
Is there land transfer tax in Saskatchewan?
No. Saskatchewan charges no land transfer tax. What you pay instead are land titles registration fees: on a $380,000 purchase with a $304,000 mortgage they total $1,770, or 0.47% of the price.
How are Saskatchewan registration fees calculated?
Saskatchewan has no land transfer tax. Instead the Land Registry charges a title registration fee of 0.4% of the value of the title once the value passes $6,300 — below that it is a flat $25, and under $500 it is free. Registering your mortgage is a separate flat fee that steps up with the size of the loan, from $180 on a mortgage under $250,000 to $1,000 above $1 million. The 0.4% title fee is the closest thing Saskatchewan has to a transfer tax, and at roughly a quarter of Ontario's effective rate it is one of the cheapest closings in the country.
Is there a first-time home buyer rebate in Saskatchewan?
There is no rebate, because Saskatchewan charges no land transfer tax to rebate. The registration fees are the same for every buyer and are already a fraction of what buyers pay in land transfer tax provinces.
When are Saskatchewan registration fees due and who pays them?
Both fees are paid to Information Services Corporation (ISC) when your lawyer submits the transfer and the mortgage for registration on closing day, out of your closing funds.
Can I add Saskatchewan registration fees to my mortgage?
No. Registration fees must be paid in cash on closing day and cannot be rolled into the mortgage. Lenders treat it as a closing cost you fund yourself, alongside your down payment, so set the money aside before you make an offer.
Are Saskatchewan registration fees charged on the purchase price or the assessed value?
The title registration fee is charged on the value of the title, which for an ordinary sale is the purchase price.
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Rate sources and last verified
Every rate, bracket, and rebate on this page was read from the official government page linked below, not copied from another calculator.
- Saskatchewan official rate schedule · ISC land title fees tableLast verified September 7, 2026
Where the official source is unclear
- Saskatchewan: ISC's fee table is dated 'Effective April 15, 2026' on its later pages but the registration services pages carry an 'Effective May 04, 2024' footer, so the title transfer and mortgage tiers above may predate the April 2026 adjustment. The amounts are the ones ISC currently publishes; confirm with your lawyer on a large purchase.
This calculator is an estimate for planning purposes and is not tax or legal advice. Land transfer tax turns on the value of the consideration, the property’s classification, and your personal eligibility, all of which your lawyer confirms. Always verify the exact amount with a real estate lawyer before you close.
Comparing provinces before you buy?
The national land transfer tax calculator compares every jurisdiction at the same price, so you can see what crossing a provincial or municipal border actually saves. When you’re ready to buy, get matched with a Saskatchewan agent who has closed in this market before.