Ohio transfer tax calculator
Ohio has no state transfer tax on an ordinary sale. But 4 county and city transfer taxes apply, based on where the home is. Pick the county in the calculator to see the amount.
Below is every Ohio 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%) | −$10,500 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$125,000 |
| Real property conveyance fee (state $1 + county permissive $3 per $1,000) | −$840 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$34 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$1,568 |
| Other closing fees | −$45 |
| Estimated net to seller | $72,013 |
How much is the transfer tax in Ohio?
It depends on where the home is. The table lists all 4 county and city transfer taxes, with who pays each one by custom.
| Tax | Level | Rate | Who pays by custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real property conveyance fee (state $1 + county permissive $3 per $1,000)Applies: except Allen, Auglaize, Butler, Darke, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Highland, Knox, Licking, Madison, Medina, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Pickaway, Preble, Warren, Wood, Clinton, Mercer, Greene, Huron, Miami | County | $4.00 per $1,000 (most counties) | Seller |
| Real property conveyance fee (state $1 + county permissive $2 per $1,000)Applies: Allen, Auglaize, Butler, Darke, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Highland, Knox, Licking, Madison, Medina, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Pickaway, Preble, Warren, Wood counties | County | $3.00 per $1,000 | Seller |
| Real property conveyance fee (state $1 + county permissive $2.50 per $1,000)Applies: Clinton, Mercer counties | County | $3.50 per $1,000 | Seller |
| Real property conveyance fee (state $1 + county permissive $1 per $1,000)Applies: Greene, Huron, Miami counties | County | $2 per $1,000 | Seller |
Who pays the transfer tax in Ohio?
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 Ohio transfer tax change with price?
It goes up with the price. On a $1,000,000 home, it is about $4,000 with no county picked.
| Sale price | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $210,000 typical home | $840 | $0 | $840 |
| $250,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| $500,000 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
Is the Ohio transfer tax different by county?
Yes. 26 of 88 Ohio counties have a different total on a $210,000 sale. The rest owe $840.
| County | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Auglaize County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Butler County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Clinton County | $735 | $0 | $735 |
| Darke County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Delaware County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Fayette County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Franklin County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Greene County | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Hamilton County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Hancock County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Highland County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Huron County | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Knox County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Licking County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Madison County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Medina County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Mercer County | $735 | $0 | $735 |
| Miami County | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Monroe County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Montgomery County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Morgan County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Pickaway County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Preble County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Warren County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
| Wood County | $630 | $0 | $630 |
Are there transfer tax exemptions in Ohio?
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.
Sources
Checked 2026-09-30. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Ohio transfer tax questions
How much is the transfer tax in Ohio?
Ohio has no state transfer tax on an ordinary sale. But 4 county and city transfer taxes apply, based on where the home is. Pick the county in the calculator to see the amount.
Who pays the transfer tax in Ohio?
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 Ohio?
About $2,000 at statewide rates. A county or city tax adds to it where one applies.
Does the buyer pay transfer tax in Ohio?
Not by custom. The seller usually pays the Ohio 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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