Washoe County transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Washoe County, NV, transfer taxes come to $1,640 (0.41% of the price): Nevada real property transfer tax (base) ($1.95 per $500) and Washoe County additional transfer tax ($0.10 per $500), with the split negotiable.
Total $2.05 per $500. Includes Reno and Sparks.
Washoe 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 |
| Washoe County additional transfer taxCounty | $0.10 per $500 | Negotiable | $80.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.41% of the price) | $1,640.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Washoe County by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,025 | 0.41% | $513 | $513 |
| $400,000 | $1,640 | 0.41% | $820 | $820 |
| $600,000 | $2,460 | 0.41% | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| $800,000 | $3,280 | 0.41% | $1,640 | $1,640 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,100 | 0.41% | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| $1,500,000 | $6,150 | 0.41% | $3,075 | $3,075 |
| $2,500,000 | $10,250 | 0.41% | $5,125 | $5,125 |
| $5,000,000 | $20,500 | 0.41% | $10,250 | $10,250 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Washoe 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 Washoe County?
0.41% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Nevada real property transfer tax (base) ($1.95 per $500); Washoe County additional transfer tax ($0.10 per $500).
Who pays transfer tax in Washoe 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).. Washoe County additional transfer tax: 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 Washoe County?
$2,050 in total (seller $0, buyer $0, negotiable $2,050).
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.