Here are the latest updates I can share based on recent reporting:
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In Quebec, there has been ongoing political discussion about the refund of the welcome tax (taxe de Bienvenue) for first-time home buyers. Some sources indicate proposals to reimburse a portion or all of the tax for certain buyers, with percentages varying by price thresholds or regional medians. These discussions surfaced in early 2026 coverage, suggesting potential changes if a new government adopts such measures.[2][5][7]
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Specific municipal programs historically offered partial refunds (for example, Laval had a program that previously refunded a portion of the rights on mutations up to a cap, though the exact terms and eligibility period have changed over time). Other articles note ambitions to broaden or extend such refunds under new housing policies.[3][5][7]
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Some discussions frame the topic around making home ownership more accessible by reimbursing portions of the tax, with varying exemptions or thresholds. For instance, commentary and news items in 2026 project refunds that could approach 100% for certain buyers under defined conditions, while reducing percentages for higher-priced purchases.[7][2]
Notes and limitations:
- The topic is subject to provincial and municipal policy changes and political commitments; concrete, enacted rules may differ by city and may require specific eligibility criteria and timeframes.[2][7]
- If you need the most current, jurisdiction-specific details (e.g., Montreal vs. Laval vs. elsewhere), I can look up the latest official notices or municipal program pages and summarize exact eligibility, amounts, and deadlines. Let me know your city of interest and whether you want a concise summary or a side-by-side comparison.
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest official sources for a given city and provide a precise breakdown of current rules and any active refund programs.
Sources
Calculez en quelques secondes le montant de la taxe de bienvenue que vous aurez à payer à votre municipalité au Québec et découvrez tout ce qu'il y a à savoir sur les droits de mutation.
hellosafe.caHABITATION. En vertu d'un nouveau programme visant à stimuler le développement résidentiel du secteur du métro de la Concorde, la Ville rembourse les droits de mutation immobilière jusqu'à concurrence de 2500 $.
courrierlaval.comSi elle remplace François Legault, Christine Fréchette promet que son gouvernement remboursera une «grande part» de la taxe de bienvenue aux premiers acheteurs.
www.lesoleil.comSi elle remplace François Legault, Christine Fréchette promet que son gouvernement remboursera une «grande part» de la taxe de bienvenue aux premiers acheteurs.
www.lequotidien.comLe 27 avril, l
french.beijing.gov.cnSi elle remplace François Legault, Christine Fréchette promet que son gouvernement remboursera une «grande part» de la taxe de bienvenue aux premiers acheteurs.
www.lenouvelliste.caTaxe de bienvenue au Québec : découvrez comment elle est calculée, qui doit la payer, les cas d’exemption possibles et les situations permettant un remboursement.
xpertsource.comLa Chine a mis à jour sa politique de remboursement des taxes pour les touristes étrangers, passant d
french.beijing.gov.cn