Vail transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Vail, CO, transfer taxes come to $4,040 (1.01% of the price): Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100) and Vail real estate transfer tax (1%), paid by the buyer.
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
1% RETT on transfers in the Town of Vail.
Vail transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado documentary feeState | $0.01 per $100 | Buyer | $40.00 |
| Vail real estate transfer taxMunicipal | 1% | Buyer | $4,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (1.01% of the price) | $4,040.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Vail by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,525 | 1.01% | $0 | $2,525 |
| $400,000 | $4,040 | 1.01% | $0 | $4,040 |
| $600,000 | $6,060 | 1.01% | $0 | $6,060 |
| $800,000 | $8,080 | 1.01% | $0 | $8,080 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,100 | 1.01% | $0 | $10,100 |
| $1,500,000 | $15,150 | 1.01% | $0 | $15,150 |
| $2,500,000 | $25,250 | 1.01% | $0 | $25,250 |
| $5,000,000 | $50,500 | 1.01% | $0 | $50,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Vail?
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 Colorado
- Consideration of $500 or less
- Gift deeds
- Treasurer's, public trustee and sheriff's deeds
- Correction deeds
- Cemetery lots
Local exemptions can differ; see Colorado transfer tax.
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Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Vail?
1.01% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100); Vail real estate transfer tax (1%).
Who pays transfer tax in Vail?
Colorado documentary fee: Buyer — Paid by the party recording the deed — usually the buyer.. Vail real estate transfer tax: Buyer — Customarily the buyer; the code's liability section (§2-6-3) could not be retrieved to confirm.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Vail?
$5,050 in total (seller $0, buyer $5,050).
Does Colorado have a real estate transfer tax?
Not at the state level — only a documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of price. Some resort towns charge their own transfer tax.
How much is the Colorado documentary fee on a $500,000 home?
$50 (0.01%).
Sources
- Town of Vail – Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
- Vail Town Code ch. 2-6 Real Estate Transfer Tax
- C.R.S. §39-13-102 Documentary fee
- Weld County Clerk & Recorder – recording a document
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.