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/$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/moderate-income first-time homebuyers, not modeled here; see exemptions_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/$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/moderate-income first-time homebuyers, not modeled here; see exemptions_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/$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/moderate-income first-time homebuyers, not modeled here; see exemptions_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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