Real estate transfer tax by state (2026)
State transfer, deed, excise and documentary stamp taxes on a home sale, with what a $400,000 sale costs and whether cities or counties add their own.
| State | State rate | On $400,000 | Local taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $0.50 per $500 | $400 | No |
| Alaska | None | $0 | No |
| Arizona | None | $0 | No |
| Arkansas | 0.33% at $400,000 | $1,320 | No |
| California | $0.55 per $500 | $440 | In some places |
| Colorado | $0.01 per $100 | $40 | In some places |
| Connecticut | 1% at $400,000 | $4,000 | In some places |
| Delaware | 2.5% | $10,000 | Yes, most places |
| District of Columbia | 2.9% at $400,000 | $11,600 | No |
| Florida | $0.70 per $100 | $2,800 | In some places |
| Georgia | $0.10 per $100 | $400 | No |
| Hawaii | $0.10–$1 per $100 by price | $400 | No |
| Idaho | None | $0 | No |
| Illinois | 0.15% at $400,000 | $600 | In some places |
| Indiana | None | $0 | No |
| Iowa | 0.16% above a threshold | $639 | No |
| Kansas | None | $0 | No |
| Kentucky | $0.50 per $500 | $400 | No |
| Louisiana | None | $0 | In some places |
| Maine | 0.44% at $400,000 | $1,760 | No |
| Maryland | 0.5% | $2,000 | Yes, most places |
| Massachusetts | $2.28 per $500 | $1,824 | In some places |
| Michigan | 0.86% at $400,000 | $3,440 | No |
| Minnesota | 0.33% | $1,320 | In some places |
| Mississippi | None | $0 | No |
| Missouri | None | $0 | No |
| Montana | None | $0 | No |
| Nebraska | $3.32 per $1,000 | $1,328 | No |
| Nevada | $1.95 per $500 | $1,560 | In some places |
| New Hampshire | 1.5% at $400,000 | $6,000 | No |
| New Jersey | 0.804% at $400,000 | $3,215 | No |
| New Mexico | None | $0 | No |
| New York | 0.4% at $400,000 | $1,600 | In some places |
| North Carolina | $1 per $500 | $800 | In some places |
| North Dakota | None | $0 | No |
| Ohio | $1 per $1,000 | $400 | Yes, most places |
| Oklahoma | $0.75 per $500 | $600 | No |
| Oregon | None | $0 | In some places |
| Pennsylvania | 1% | $4,000 | Yes, most places |
| Rhode Island | 0.75% at $400,000 | $3,000 | In some places |
| South Carolina | 0.37% at $400,000 | $1,480 | In some places |
| South Dakota | $0.50 per $500 | $400 | No |
| Tennessee | 0.37% | $1,480 | No |
| Texas | None | $0 | No |
| Utah | None | $0 | No |
| Vermont | 0.985% at $400,000 | $3,940 | No |
| Virginia | 0.35% at $400,000 | $1,400 | Yes, most places |
| Washington | 1.101% at $400,000 | $4,405 | Yes, most places |
| West Virginia | 0.33% at $400,000 | $1,320 | In some places |
| Wisconsin | $0.30 per $100 | $1,200 | No |
| Wyoming | None | $0 | No |
Questions
Which states have no transfer tax?
Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming don't charge a state real estate transfer tax, though some of their cities or counties do.
Which state has the highest transfer tax?
At the state level, District of Columbia: $11,600 on a $400,000 sale. Local taxes push some cities higher — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and several California cities are among the most expensive places to sell.