Louisiana transfer tax calculator
Louisiana has no state transfer tax on an ordinary sale. But 1 county and city transfer tax applies, based on where the home is. Pick the county in the calculator to see the amount.
Below is every Louisiana transfer tax rate, state, county and city, and who pays it by custom. Pick a county in the calculator to add local rates. Rates checked 2026-09-30.
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$11,250 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$135,000 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$55 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$250 |
| Other closing fees | −$40 |
| Estimated net to seller | $78,405 |
How much is the transfer tax in Louisiana?
It depends on where the home is. The table lists all 1 county and city transfer taxes, with who pays each one by custom.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Who pays by custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish documentary transaction tax | City | $325 flat per act of sale (seller) | Seller |
Who pays the transfer tax in Louisiana?
It depends on the county or city. The table lists who pays each local tax by custom. The purchase contract can change who pays.
How does the Louisiana transfer tax change with price?
With no county or city picked, there is no tax at any price. Local taxes apply where the home is.
| Sale price | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $225,000 typical home | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Is the Louisiana transfer tax different by parish?
Yes. 1 of 64 Louisiana parishes has a different total on a $225,000 sale. The rest owe $0.
| Parish | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | $325 | $0 | $325 |
Does Louisiana have a mortgage tax?
Yes. Louisiana also taxes the buyer's new mortgage. Cash buyers do not pay it.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Who pays by custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish documentary transaction tax (mortgage) | City | $325 flat per mortgage | Buyer |
Are there transfer tax exemptions in Louisiana?
Often, yes. Transfers between spouses, to a living trust, and by gift or inheritance are often exempt or taxed less. So are some first-time buyer and low-price sales. The calculator covers an ordinary home sale. Check an exemption with the title company or the parish recorder before you count on it.
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Checked 2026-09-30. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Louisiana transfer tax questions
How much is the transfer tax in Louisiana?
Louisiana has no state transfer tax on an ordinary sale. But 1 county and city transfer tax applies, based on where the home is. Pick the county in the calculator to see the amount.
Who pays the transfer tax in Louisiana?
It depends on the county or city. The table lists who pays each local tax by custom. The purchase contract can change who pays.
How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Louisiana?
About $0 at statewide rates. A county or city tax adds to it where one applies.
Does the buyer pay transfer tax in Louisiana?
Not by custom. The seller usually pays the Louisiana transfer tax.
Is the transfer tax deductible?
Not as a tax. For a seller, the transfer tax is a selling expense that lowers the gain on the sale. A buyer who pays it adds it to the home's cost basis (IRS Publications 523 and 551). Ask a tax adviser about your sale.
When is the transfer tax paid?
At closing. The title or escrow company collects it from the side that owes it. It pays the tax when the deed is recorded.
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