US Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate state real estate transfer, documentary stamp, or conveyance tax for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Many cities add more (LA, SF, Oakland can be much higher).
Estimated transfer tax
$440.00
Documentary transfer tax · 0.11% effective
State tax
$440.00
Effective rate
0.11%
California
$1.10 per $1,000 statewide; cities often add their own tax.
Typically paid by: varies / negotiable
Estimate only — US transfer taxes are set by each state and often by county or city. Rates and exemptions change, and some places round up to the next $100/$500 unit. Confirm with your title company or closing attorney before relying on these figures.
In-depth explanation
The US doesn’t have a national stamp duty. Instead, most states charge a one-time real estate transfer tax (also called documentary stamp tax or conveyance tax) when property changes hands. Rates and local add-ons vary widely — this calculator uses indicative statewide rates with an optional typical local estimate where common. Everything runs locally in your browser — your inputs are not uploaded to produce the result.
There is no single national US equivalent of UK Stamp Duty. The closest match is each state’s real estate transfer tax (or documentary stamp / conveyance tax). Some states charge nothing at the state level — commonly Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming — though local fees can still apply.
Only if you turn on the typical local estimate for states where that’s common (for example California cities, Illinois/Chicago, NYC, Pennsylvania localities). Exact local rates still vary — confirm at closing. For New York and New Jersey, the calculator adds a simplified mansion tax estimate on higher-value homes (generally over $1 million). Use US Transfer Tax Calculator for quick planning; confirm important money, tax, or health decisions with an official source or professional when needed.
State transfer tax is usually a one-off at closing, not a yearly property tax. Local city or county add-ons can dwarf a low statewide rate, which is why the optional local estimate exists — it is typical, not a survey of every municipality.
Mansion-tax style add-ons in places such as New York and New Jersey are simplified here. Exemptions, who pays (buyer vs seller), and documentary stamp quirks vary. Use the result to budget, then verify with the closing statement or a local attorney.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a US equivalent of UK Stamp Duty?
Not nationally. The closest equivalent is each state’s real estate transfer tax (or documentary stamp / conveyance tax). Some states charge nothing at the state level.
Which states have no transfer tax?
Commonly Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming have no statewide transfer tax — though local fees can still apply.
Does this include city or county taxes?
Only if you turn on the typical local estimate for states where that’s common (for example California cities, Illinois/Chicago, NYC, Pennsylvania localities). Exact local rates still vary — confirm at closing.
What about mansion tax?
For New York and New Jersey, the calculator adds a simplified mansion tax estimate on higher-value homes (generally over $1 million).
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