City of Oakland Transfer Tax
City of Oakland charges the whole price is taxed at the bracket rate: 1% up to $300,000, 1.5% from $300,000 to $2,000,000, 1.75% from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000, 2.5% above $5,000,000 on top of the California state tax ($0.55 per $500 of price or fraction (0.11%)). On a $854,000 home that is $13,749 in total. On top of Alameda County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. The city page also lists a discounted schedule (0.5% and 1.0% on the two lowest tiers) for qualifying low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers, which is not shown here (see the exemption notes).
City of Oakland transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | City of Oakland | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $165 | $1,500 | $1,665 |
| $200,000 | $220 | $2,000 | $2,220 |
| $250,000 | $275 | $2,500 | $2,775 |
| $300,000 | $330 | $3,000 | $3,330 |
| $350,000 | $385 | $5,250 | $5,635 |
| $400,000 | $440 | $6,000 | $6,440 |
| $450,000 | $495 | $6,750 | $7,245 |
| $500,000 | $550 | $7,500 | $8,050 |
| $600,000 | $660 | $9,000 | $9,660 |
| $700,000 | $770 | $10,500 | $11,270 |
| $800,000 | $880 | $12,000 | $12,880 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,100 | $15,000 | $16,100 |
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Who pays
Negotiable. On top of Alameda County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. The city page also lists a discounted schedule (0.5% and 1.0% on the two lowest tiers) for qualifying low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers, which is not shown here (see the exemption notes).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in City of Oakland?
City of Oakland charges the whole price is taxed at the bracket rate: 1% up to $300,000, 1.5% from $300,000 to $2,000,000, 1.75% from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000, 2.5% above $5,000,000, on top of the California state tax, so a $854,000 home pays $13,749 in total ($939 state, $12,810 local).
Who pays the City of Oakland transfer tax?
Negotiable. On top of Alameda County's $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) base rate. The city page also lists a discounted schedule (0.5% and 1.0% on the two lowest tiers) for qualifying low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers, which is not shown here (see the exemption notes).
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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