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Cost of buying in Kelowna

The cost of buying a home in Kelowna

At the $769,999 median, you need $68,450 to close. That is the minimum down payment plus closing costs.

Median asking
$770K
Closing costs
$16K
Minimum down
$52K
Cash to close
$68K

Source: BCRES MLS® median asking price.

Cash to close

Starts at the median asking price in Kelowna. Enter your own.

Minimum down payment

$52,000

Closing costs

$16,450

Cash to close

$68,450

Cash to close is the minimum down payment plus closing costs.

Use your price
Median asking
$770K
Closing costs
$16K
Minimum down
$52K
Cash to close
$68K

Source: BCRES MLS® median asking price.

Where the money goes

On a $769,999 home.

Closing costs, $16,450

Cash to close on a $769,999 home
CostAmount
Property transfer tax1% on the first $200,000, 2% to $2,000,000, 3% above.
$13,400
Legal and conveyancingA typical fee, not a quote.
$1,800
Home inspectionDone before your offer is final.
$600
AppraisalOften required by the lender.
$400
Title insurance
$250
Closing costs
$16,450
Minimum down payment5% of the first $500,000, 10% above that, 20% of the whole price from $1,500,000.
$52,000
Cash to closeMinimum down payment plus closing costs.
$68,450
  • Default insurance of about $28,720 is added to the mortgage, not paid in cash.
  • Not included: adjustments ($300 to $2,000) and moving ($500 to $3,000).

At the Kelowna median

The median asking price in Kelowna is $769,999. On a purchase at that price the closing costs come to roughly $16,450, about 2.1% of the price, on top of your down payment.

Property transfer tax is the largest single piece at $13,400. The rest is legal and conveyancing, an inspection, an appraisal and title insurance, which together run about $3,050.

A qualifying first-time buyer would pay $5,400 of that transfer tax instead of $13,400, bringing closing costs to about $8,450. The exemption carries residency and prior-ownership conditions, so treat it as a figure to confirm rather than assume.

The minimum down payment on $769,999 is $52,000, which puts the cash needed to close at roughly $68,450, or $60,450 as a first-time buyer.

As a share of price, that is in line with the rest of the province, where the median is about 2.1%.

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NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The information contained on this site is based in whole or in part on information that is provided by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), who are responsible for its accuracy. CREA reproduces and distributes this information as a service for its members and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and REALTOR® are trademarks of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

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Questions

How much are closing costs in Kelowna?

About $16,450 on the $769,999 median price, or 2.1%. Transfer tax is $13,400 of that.

How much cash do I need to close on a home in Kelowna?

About $68,450 at the $769,999 median. That is the minimum down payment of $52,000 plus $16,450 in closing costs.

How much property transfer tax will I pay in Kelowna?

On a $769,999 purchase the property transfer tax is $13,400. British Columbia charges 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on the portion to $2,000,000, and 3% above that, with a further 2% on residential value over $3,000,000. A qualifying first-time buyer would pay $5,400 instead.

Who qualifies for the first-time home buyer exemption in BC?

A first-time buyer who qualifies pays no transfer tax on the first $500,000, saving up to $8,000, on a home priced up to $835,000. The saving shrinks between $835,000 and $860,000 and ends above that. Conditions apply. Check with gov.bc.ca before you rely on it.

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Written and maintained by Ray Rasouli, REALTOR®, licensed in British Columbia and founder of Relta Real Estate.

Data

Source: BCRES MLS® asking prices, with tax rates from gov.bc.ca and canada.ca.

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The information contained on this site is based in whole or in part on information that is provided by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), who are responsible for its accuracy. CREA reproduces and distributes this information as a service for its members and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and REALTOR® are trademarks of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Rates verified against gov.bc.ca on 2026-07-22. Other costs are typical amounts, not quotes. Not tax or legal advice.