Oregon transfer tax calculator
Oregon 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 Oregon 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 2026-09-29.
Free Oregon seller net sheet calculator
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$25,750 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$310,000 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$96 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$2,486 |
| Other closing fees | −$60 |
| Estimated net to seller | $176,608 |
How much is the transfer tax in Oregon?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County transfer tax | County | $1.00 per $1,000; split 50/50 by custom | Split 50/50 |
Who pays the transfer tax in Oregon?
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 Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $515,000 typical home | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Is the Oregon transfer tax different by county?
Yes. 1 of 36 Oregon counties has a different total on a $515,000 sale. The rest owe $0.
| County | Seller pays | Buyer pays | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $258 | $258 | $515 |
Are there transfer tax exemptions in Oregon?
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.
Oregon transfer tax questions
How much is the transfer tax in Oregon?
Oregon 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 Oregon?
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 Oregon?
About $0 at statewide rates. A county or city tax adds to it where one applies.
Does the buyer pay transfer tax in Oregon?
Not by custom. The seller usually pays the Oregon transfer tax, but some local taxes are split or paid by the buyer.
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.
Put the transfer tax on a seller net sheet.
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