Mississippi transfer tax
Mississippi has no real estate transfer tax. Neither the buyer nor the seller pays a tax on the deed. Recording fees still apply.
Below is what a Mississippi seller and buyer pay at closing instead. The calculator uses Mississippi rates. Rates checked 2026-09-29.
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$8,000 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$95,000 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$25 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$600 |
| Other closing fees | −$40 |
| Estimated net to seller | $56,335 |
What do Mississippi sellers pay instead of a transfer tax?
A Mississippi seller pays about $665 before commission on a $160,000 home. With no transfer tax, it is mostly title, settlement and recording:
| Cost | Seller |
|---|---|
| Settlement / closing fee | $300 |
| Seller's attorney fee | $300 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | $25 |
| Wire / courier / payoff processing | $40 |
Sources
Checked 2026-09-29. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Mississippi transfer tax questions
Does Mississippi have a transfer tax?
No. Mississippi does not charge a real estate transfer tax on deeds. There is none at the state, county or city level.
What do sellers pay instead in Mississippi?
About $665 before commission on a $160,000 home. That covers the owner's title policy where the seller pays it by custom, a share of the settlement fee and recording the payoff release. Commission and the property tax proration come on top.
What does a buyer pay at closing in Mississippi?
About $5,465 on a $160,000 home with 20% down. That covers lender fees, the lender's title policy and recording. Prepaids and the down payment come on top.
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