Hillsborough County transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Hillsborough County, NH, transfer taxes come to $6,000 (1.5% of the price): New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (buyer's share) ($0.75 per $100) and New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (seller's share) ($0.75 per $100), split between buyer and seller as shown below.
No county transfer tax here — only the statewide tax applies, collected when the deed is recorded with the county.
Hillsborough County transfer tax calculator
- State
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (buyer's share)State | $0.75 per $100 | Buyer | $3,000.00 |
| New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (seller's share)State | $0.75 per $100 | Seller | $3,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (1.5% of the price) | $6,000.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Hillsborough County by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,750 | 1.5% | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| $400,000 | $6,000 | 1.5% | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| $600,000 | $9,000 | 1.5% | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| $800,000 | $12,000 | 1.5% | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,000 | 1.5% | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| $1,500,000 | $22,500 | 1.5% | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| $2,500,000 | $37,500 | 1.5% | $18,750 | $18,750 |
| $5,000,000 | $75,000 | 1.5% | $37,500 | $37,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Hillsborough 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 New Hampshire
- Transfers to or from the U.S., the State or political subdivisions
- Mortgages and deeds securing a debt
- Transfers by gift or without consideration (minimum tax may still apply)
- Transfers into a revocable trust without consideration
- Corrective deeds and deeds confirming title
Local exemptions can differ; see New Hampshire transfer tax.
Other counties in New Hampshire
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Hillsborough County?
1.5% of the price on a $400,000 sale: New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (buyer's share) ($0.75 per $100); New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (seller's share) ($0.75 per $100).
Who pays transfer tax in Hillsborough County?
New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (buyer's share): Buyer — RSA 78-B:1 taxes buyer and seller separately at the same rate.. New Hampshire real estate transfer tax (seller's share): Seller — RSA 78-B:1 taxes buyer and seller separately at the same rate.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Hillsborough County?
$7,500 in total (seller $3,750, buyer $3,750).
Who pays transfer tax in New Hampshire?
Both. The buyer pays $0.75 per $100 and the seller pays $0.75 per $100, a combined 1.5% of the price.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 New Hampshire home?
$3,750 from the buyer plus $3,750 from the seller, $7,500 in total.
Sources
- RSA 78-B:1 – Tax imposed
- NH Department of Revenue Administration – Real Estate Transfer Tax
- RSA 78-B:1 – Tax imposed
- NH Department of Revenue Administration – Real Estate 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.