Florida transfer tax
Florida charges documentary stamp tax on deeds of $0.70 per $100 of consideration (0.7%) in every county except Miami-Dade, where it is $0.60 per $100 (plus a $0.45 surtax on non-single-family sales). The seller customarily pays deed stamps; buyers who finance pay separate taxes on the mortgage.
Miami-Dade County: $0.60 per $100 instead of $0.70, plus a $0.45 per $100 surtax unless the property is a single-family dwelling (§201.031, F.S.). No other local transfer taxes.
Highest totals in Florida on a $400,000 sale
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Florida state transfer tax calculator
- State
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida documentary stamp tax on deedsState | $0.70 per $100 | Seller | $2,800.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.7% of the price) | $2,800.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it. State taxes only — pick your place above to add local taxes.
Transfer tax in Florida by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | 0.7% | $1,750 | $0 |
| $400,000 | $2,800 | 0.7% | $2,800 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $4,200 | 0.7% | $4,200 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $5,600 | 0.7% | $5,600 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,000 | 0.7% | $7,000 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $10,500 | 0.7% | $10,500 | $0 |
| $2,500,000 | $17,500 | 0.7% | $17,500 | $0 |
| $5,000,000 | $35,000 | 0.7% | $35,000 | $0 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Florida?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Common exemptions
- Homestead transfers between spouses where the only consideration is the mortgage
- Divorce transfers of the marital home
- Transfers under threat of eminent domain
- Personal representative's deeds under a probated will
- Agent-to-principal transfers bought with the principal's funds
Questions
How much are doc stamps on a Florida home sale?
$0.70 per $100 of price (rounded up), e.g. $3,500 on a $500,000 sale outside Miami-Dade.
Who pays doc stamps in Florida?
Customarily the seller pays deed stamps; all parties are legally liable.
Is Miami-Dade different?
Yes: $0.60 per $100, plus a $0.45 surtax except on single-family homes.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Florida?
The state part is $3,500; local taxes can add more — pick your city or county above.
Sources
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.