Howard County Transfer Tax
Howard County charges 1.75% of the purchase price on top of the Maryland state tax (0.5% of the purchase price). On a $446,900 home that is $10,056 in total. Recordation tax 0.5% + local transfer tax 1.25% = 1.75% combined.
Howard County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Howard County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $750 | $2,625 | $3,375 |
| $200,000 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| $250,000 | $1,250 | $4,375 | $5,625 |
| $300,000 | $1,500 | $5,250 | $6,750 |
| $350,000 | $1,750 | $6,125 | $7,875 |
| $400,000 | $2,000 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| $450,000 | $2,250 | $7,875 | $10,125 |
| $500,000 | $2,500 | $8,750 | $11,250 |
| $600,000 | $3,000 | $10,500 | $13,500 |
| $700,000 | $3,500 | $12,250 | $15,750 |
| $800,000 | $4,000 | $14,000 | $18,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,000 | $17,500 | $22,500 |
Transfer tax calculator
Who pays
Negotiable. Recordation tax 0.5% + local transfer tax 1.25% = 1.75% combined.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Howard County?
Howard County charges 1.75% of the purchase price, on top of the Maryland state tax, so a $446,900 home pays $10,056 in total ($2,235 state, $7,821 local).
Who pays the Howard County transfer tax?
Negotiable. Recordation tax 0.5% + local transfer tax 1.25% = 1.75% combined.
Sources
- Maryland Tax-Property Article 13-203
- Who pays
- Gordon Feinblatt LLC, Recordation and Transfer Tax Rates in Maryland Explained
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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