Clark County transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Clark County, NV, transfer taxes come to $2,040 (0.51% of the price): Nevada real property transfer tax (base) ($1.95 per $500) and Clark County additional transfer tax (school district) ($0.60 per $500), with the split negotiable.
Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas: total $2.55 per $500.
Clark County transfer tax calculator
- State
- County
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada real property transfer tax (base)State | $1.95 per $500 | Negotiable | $1,560.00 |
| Clark County additional transfer tax (school district)County | $0.60 per $500 | Negotiable | $480.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.51% of the price) | $2,040.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Clark County by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,275 | 0.51% | $638 | $638 |
| $400,000 | $2,040 | 0.51% | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| $600,000 | $3,060 | 0.51% | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| $800,000 | $4,080 | 0.51% | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,100 | 0.51% | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| $1,500,000 | $7,650 | 0.51% | $3,825 | $3,825 |
| $2,500,000 | $12,750 | 0.51% | $6,375 | $6,375 |
| $5,000,000 | $25,500 | 0.51% | $12,750 | $12,750 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Clark County?
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 Nevada
- 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
Local exemptions can differ; see Nevada transfer tax.
Other counties in Nevada
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Clark County?
0.51% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Nevada real property transfer tax (base) ($1.95 per $500); Clark County additional transfer tax (school district) ($0.60 per $500).
Who pays transfer tax in Clark County?
Nevada real property transfer tax (base): Negotiable — Grantor and grantee are jointly liable; the purchase contract decides (seller customarily pays in Clark County, often split in northern Nevada).. Clark County additional transfer tax (school district): Negotiable — Grantor and grantee are jointly liable; the contract decides.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Clark County?
$2,550 in total (seller $0, buyer $0, negotiable $2,550).
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.
Sources
- Nevada Department of Taxation — Real Property Transfer Tax
- Nevada Dept. of Taxation — RPTT Quarterly Report FY2023-24 Q1 (rate components by county)
- NRS Chapter 375
- 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.