Mortgages in Clarkson
A south-west lakeside neighbourhood with established detached homes and a GO station on the Lakeshore line. Here’s what buying there costs and which rules apply, before you compare lenders with one licensed mortgage professional.
Short answer
Clarkson is in Mississauga, so Mississauga’s tax rates and Ontario’s rules apply. On a $1,000,000 home you’d need at least $75,000 down and $16,475 in land transfer tax ($12,475 for a first-time buyer). Property tax runs about $1,088 a year per $100,000 of assessed value.
Buying in Clarkson
A south-west lakeside neighbourhood with established detached homes and a GO station on the Lakeshore line.
Larger lots, mature trees and the lake draw families who want a quieter setting with a quick GO ride into Toronto. Many homes here are being renovated or rebuilt.
What to know about a mortgage in Clarkson
Larger homes and lots in Clarkson mean bigger mortgages. Homes priced at $1.5 million or more need at least 20% down, and properties on wells, septic systems or acreage can need extra checks before a lender approves them.
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What it costs to buy a $1,000,000 home in Clarkson
| Repeat buyer | First-time buyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum down payment | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Mortgage insurance (added to the loan) | $37,000 | $37,000 |
| Sales tax on insurance (cash) | $2,960 | $2,960 |
| Ontario land transfer tax | $16,475 | $12,475 |
| Cash at closing | $94,435 | $90,435 |
Example price, not a local average. Minimum down payment and a 25-year amortization; legal fees, title insurance and adjustments are extra.
Mississauga rules that apply in Clarkson
Mississauga’s 2026 residential property tax rate is 1.0879%, about $1,088 a year for every $100,000 of assessed value. Source
Peel Region’s proposed vacant home tax has been on hold since July 2023, so there isn’t one in Mississauga or Brampton. Source
Ontario’s Planning Act allows up to three units on most serviced residential lots, such as a main home plus a basement apartment and a garden suite, as long as you meet the building code and local zoning details. Source
Mississauga doesn’t license houses you rent out. Rental apartment buildings of two or more storeys with six or more units must register each year, and since September 2026 landlords need a licence before evicting tenants for renovations. Source
Sources
We checked these figures against official sources in October 2026. Rules and rates change, so confirm the details with your mortgage professional, lawyer or the source before you rely on them.
- Minimum down payment (Financial Consumer Agency of Canada)
- Mortgage insurance premiums (CMHC)
- Calculating land transfer tax (Government of Ontario)
- Land transfer tax refunds for first-time buyers (Government of Ontario)
- Additional residential units, up to three per lot (Environmental Registry of Ontario)
- Mississauga property tax rates
- Mississauga: vacant home tax
- Mississauga: rental licensing
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