Hayward transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Hayward, CA, transfer taxes come to $3,840 (0.96% of the price): Alameda County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500) and Hayward real property transfer tax ($8.50 per $1,000), split between buyer and seller as shown below.
Charter city: its own tax is charged on top of the full Alameda County $1.10/$1,000 (no credit).
Hayward transfer tax calculator
- County
- City
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County documentary transfer taxCounty | $0.55 per $500 | Seller | $440.00 |
| Hayward real property transfer taxCity | $8.50 per $1,000 | Split 50/50 | $3,400.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.96% of the price) | $3,840.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Hayward by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,400 | 0.96% | $1,338 | $1,063 |
| $400,000 | $3,840 | 0.96% | $2,140 | $1,700 |
| $600,000 | $5,760 | 0.96% | $3,210 | $2,550 |
| $800,000 | $7,680 | 0.96% | $4,280 | $3,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,600 | 0.96% | $5,350 | $4,250 |
| $1,500,000 | $14,400 | 0.96% | $8,025 | $6,375 |
| $2,500,000 | $24,000 | 0.96% | $13,375 | $10,625 |
| $5,000,000 | $48,000 | 0.96% | $26,750 | $21,250 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Hayward?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Exemptions in California
- Transfers between spouses or registered domestic partners
- Divorce transfers
- Gifts and inheritances (no consideration)
- Transfers to a revocable living trust
- Deeds in lieu of foreclosure (to the extent of the debt)
- Transfers to government entities
Local exemptions can differ; see California transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Alameda County
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Hayward?
0.96% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Alameda County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500); Hayward real property transfer tax ($8.50 per $1,000).
Who pays transfer tax in Hayward?
Alameda County documentary transfer tax: Seller — Customarily paid by the seller in every California county; the purchase contract can shift it.. Hayward real property transfer tax: Split 50/50 — Customarily split 50/50 between buyer and seller in Alameda County cities; buyer and seller are jointly liable.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Hayward?
$4,800 in total (seller $2,675, buyer $2,125).
What is the county transfer tax in California?
$1.10 per $1,000 of value ($0.55 per $500 or fraction), in every county.
Who pays transfer tax in California?
Customarily the seller, though the purchase contract can change it.
Sources
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder — Real property transfer tax and city conveyance tax rates
- City of Hayward — Measure T (6 Nov 2018)
- Chicago Title — California Customary Practices Guide 2026 (who customarily pays; city rates)
- California Revenue & Taxation Code §11911 (county documentary transfer tax)
- Alameda County Clerk-Recorder — Real property transfer tax and city conveyance tax rates
- CaliforniaCityFinance.com — California City Documentary and Property Transfer Tax Rates (rev. 1 Dec 2025)
- Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §11911 (leginfo)
- Riverside County Ordinance 516 (documentary transfer tax)
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rates in effect for residential sales; commercial, leasehold and entity transfers can differ. Always confirm with your title company or closing attorney before closing.