City of Los Angeles Transfer Tax
City of Los Angeles charges 0.45% of the purchase price on top of the California state tax ($0.55 per $500 of price or fraction (0.11%)). On a $854,000 home that is $4,782 in total. Base city documentary transfer tax of $4.50 per $1,000 (0.45%), on top of LA County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. Confirmed at 0.45% via the LA Office of Finance's Measure ULA FAQ, which also states this Base Tax is computed on net value of the property conveyed.
City of Los Angeles transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | City of Los Angeles | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $165 | $675 | $840 |
| $200,000 | $220 | $900 | $1,120 |
| $250,000 | $275 | $1,125 | $1,400 |
| $300,000 | $330 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| $350,000 | $385 | $1,575 | $1,960 |
| $400,000 | $440 | $1,800 | $2,240 |
| $450,000 | $495 | $2,025 | $2,520 |
| $500,000 | $550 | $2,250 | $2,800 |
| $600,000 | $660 | $2,700 | $3,360 |
| $700,000 | $770 | $3,150 | $3,920 |
| $800,000 | $880 | $3,600 | $4,480 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,100 | $4,500 | $5,600 |
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Who pays
Negotiable. Base city documentary transfer tax of $4.50 per $1,000 (0.45%), on top of LA County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. Confirmed at 0.45% via the LA Office of Finance's Measure ULA FAQ, which also states this Base Tax is computed on net value of the property conveyed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in City of Los Angeles?
City of Los Angeles charges 0.45% of the purchase price, on top of the California state tax, so a $854,000 home pays $4,782 in total ($939 state, $3,843 local).
Who pays the City of Los Angeles transfer tax?
Negotiable. Base city documentary transfer tax of $4.50 per $1,000 (0.45%), on top of LA County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. Confirmed at 0.45% via the LA Office of Finance's Measure ULA FAQ, which also states this Base Tax is computed on net value of the property conveyed.
Sources
Rates as the statute or revenue department publishes them, checked 2026-09-22. Figures are computed from those rates and rounded to the dollar; exemptions for first-time buyers or principal residences are noted where they exist and are not applied. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the statutes and ordinances cited above and rounded to the dollar. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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