Ohio transfer tax
Ohio charges a real property conveyance fee made of a mandatory statewide 1 mill ($1 per $1,000) plus a county permissive tax of up to 3 mills. Most counties charge a total of $2–$4 per $1,000 (0.2%–0.4%), usually paid by the seller.
Nearly every county adds a permissive real property transfer tax of up to 3 mills (ORC 322.02). Example: Franklin County charges $3 per $1,000 in total ($1 + $2); many counties charge the full $4 per $1,000.
Highest totals in Ohio on a $400,000 sale
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Total includes the state tax. Click a column to sort.
Ohio state transfer tax calculator
- State
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio real property conveyance fee (mandatory 1 mill)State | $1 per $1,000 | Seller | $400.00 |
| Total transfer tax (0.1% of the price) | $400.00 | ||
"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 Ohio by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $250 | 0.1% | $250 | $0 |
| $400,000 | $400 | 0.1% | $400 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $600 | 0.1% | $600 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $800 | 0.1% | $800 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | 0.1% | $1,000 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $1,500 | 0.1% | $1,500 | $0 |
| $2,500,000 | $2,500 | 0.1% | $2,500 | $0 |
| $5,000,000 | $5,000 | 0.1% | $5,000 | $0 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Ohio?
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 to or from the U.S., the State of Ohio or its political subdivisions
- Gifts to a spouse, children or their spouses
- Transfers to a surviving spouse or survivorship tenant
- Transfers into a revocable trust and back to the grantor
- Deeds given to secure or release a debt
- Transfers with no consideration that are not gifts
Questions
Who pays the conveyance fee in Ohio?
The seller, by custom and because the fee is paid by the person making the sale.
What is the total conveyance fee in my county?
The state mandatory part is $1 per $1,000; counties add up to $3 more, so totals run $2–$4 per $1,000.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Ohio?
The state part is $500; local taxes can add more — pick your city or county above.
Sources
- Ohio Department of Taxation – Real Property Conveyance Fee (brief summary)
- Ohio Revised Code 319.54
- Ohio Revised Code 322.02
- Franklin County Auditor – Conveyance Fee Calculator
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.