Vallejo transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Vallejo, CA, transfer taxes come to $1,760 (0.44% of the price): Solano County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500) and Vallejo real property transfer tax ($3.30 per $1,000), paid by the seller.
Charter city: on top of the full Solano County $1.10/$1,000.
Vallejo transfer tax calculator
- County
- City
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solano County documentary transfer taxCounty | $0.55 per $500 | Seller | $440.00 |
| Vallejo real property transfer taxCity | $3.30 per $1,000 | Seller | $1,320.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.44% of the price) | $1,760.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Vallejo by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,100 | 0.44% | $1,100 | $0 |
| $400,000 | $1,760 | 0.44% | $1,760 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $2,640 | 0.44% | $2,640 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $3,520 | 0.44% | $3,520 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,400 | 0.44% | $4,400 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $6,600 | 0.44% | $6,600 | $0 |
| $2,500,000 | $11,000 | 0.44% | $11,000 | $0 |
| $5,000,000 | $22,000 | 0.44% | $22,000 | $0 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Vallejo?
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.
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Vallejo?
0.44% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Solano County documentary transfer tax ($0.55 per $500); Vallejo real property transfer tax ($3.30 per $1,000).
Who pays transfer tax in Vallejo?
Solano County documentary transfer tax: Seller — Customarily paid by the seller in every California county; the purchase contract can shift it.. Vallejo real property transfer tax: Seller — Customarily paid by the seller (Chicago Title 2026 guide).. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Vallejo?
$2,200 in total (seller $2,200, buyer $0).
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
- CaliforniaCityFinance.com — California City Documentary and Property Transfer Tax Rates (rev. 1 Dec 2025)
- Chicago Title — California Customary Practices Guide 2026 (who customarily pays; city rates)
- California Revenue & Taxation Code §11911 (county documentary transfer tax)
- 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.