Nebraska transfer tax calculator
Nebraska charges the documentary stamp tax at $3.32 per $1,000. On a $265,000 home, that comes to $880. By custom, the seller pays it.
Below is every Nebraska transfer tax rate, state, county and city, and who pays it by custom. Rates checked 2026-09-29.
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$13,250 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$160,000 |
| Documentary stamp tax | −$880 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$20 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$793 |
| Other closing fees | −$45 |
| Estimated net to seller | $90,012 |
How much is the transfer tax in Nebraska?
On a $265,000 home, it is about $880 at statewide rates. The table lists the state rules, with who pays each one by custom.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Who pays by custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentary stamp taxLB 1067 (2026): $2.25 to 2025-09-02, $2.32 from 2025-09-03, $3.32 from 2026-07-18; reverts to $2.32 on 2032-01-01. | State | $3.32 per $1,000 | Seller |
Who pays the transfer tax in Nebraska?
By custom, the seller pays it. Documentary stamp tax: paid by the seller. The purchase contract can change who pays.
How does the Nebraska transfer tax change with price?
It goes up with the price. On a $1,000,000 home, it is about $3,320 at statewide rates.
| Sale price | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $830 | $0 | $830 |
| $265,000 typical home | $879.80 | $0 | $879.80 |
| $500,000 | $1,660 | $0 | $1,660 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,320 | $0 | $3,320 |
Are there transfer tax exemptions in Nebraska?
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 county recorder before you count on it.
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Checked 2026-09-29. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Nebraska transfer tax questions
How much is the transfer tax in Nebraska?
Nebraska charges the documentary stamp tax at $3.32 per $1,000. On a $265,000 home, that comes to $880. By custom, the seller pays it.
Who pays the transfer tax in Nebraska?
Documentary stamp tax: paid by the seller. The purchase contract can change who pays.
How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Nebraska?
About $1,660 at statewide rates.
Does the buyer pay transfer tax in Nebraska?
Not by custom. The seller usually pays the Nebraska 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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