Nevada transfer tax
Nevada's real property transfer tax is $1.95 per $500 of value (0.39%) in most counties, $2.05 in Washoe and Churchill, and $2.55 (0.51%) in Clark County. Who pays is negotiable; buyer and seller are jointly liable.
County add-ons on top of the $1.95 base: Clark County +$0.60 per $500 (total $2.55 per $500 = $5.10 per $1,000); Washoe and Churchill counties +$0.10 (total $2.05 per $500). All other counties pay the base $1.95.
Highest totals in Nevada on a $400,000 sale
Find your city or county
| Place | County | Total rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Churchill County | 0.41% | $1,640 | |
| Clark County | 0.51% | $2,040 | |
| Douglas County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Elko County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Esmeralda County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Eureka County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Humboldt County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Lander County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Lincoln County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Lyon County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Mineral County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Nye County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Pershing County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Storey County | 0.39% | $1,560 | |
| Washoe County | 0.41% | $1,640 | |
| White Pine County | 0.39% | $1,560 |
Total includes the state tax. Click a column to sort.
Nevada state transfer tax calculator
- State
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada real property transfer tax (base)State | $1.95 per $500 | Negotiable | $1,560.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.39% of the price) | $1,560.00 | ||
"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 Nevada by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $975 | 0.39% | $488 | $488 |
| $400,000 | $1,560 | 0.39% | $780 | $780 |
| $600,000 | $2,340 | 0.39% | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| $800,000 | $3,120 | 0.39% | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,900 | 0.39% | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| $1,500,000 | $5,850 | 0.39% | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| $2,500,000 | $9,750 | 0.39% | $4,875 | $4,875 |
| $5,000,000 | $19,500 | 0.39% | $9,750 | $9,750 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Nevada?
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
- Transfers where value is $100 or less
- Transfers between spouses or certain close relatives without consideration
- Transfers to or from the U.S., the State or local governments
- Transfers into a trust without consideration
- Deeds made only to secure a debt
- Corrective or confirmatory deeds
Questions
Who pays the real property transfer tax in Nevada?
Nevada makes the buyer and seller jointly liable, so it is negotiated. In Las Vegas (Clark County) the seller customarily pays; in Reno (Washoe) splitting is common.
What is the transfer tax in Las Vegas?
Clark County charges $2.55 per $500 of value — the $1.95 base plus $0.60 county add-on — about $5.10 per $1,000.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Nevada?
The state part is $1,950; local taxes can add more — pick your city or county above.
Sources
- Nevada Department of Taxation – Real Property Transfer Tax
- NRS Chapter 375 (real property 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.