Prince George's County Transfer Tax
Prince George's County charges 1.95% of the purchase price on top of the Maryland state tax (0.5% of the purchase price). On a $446,900 home that is $10,950 in total. Recordation tax 0.55% + local transfer tax 1.4% = 1.95% combined. Uniquely, Prince George's local transfer tax also applies to mortgages/deeds of trust, not just deeds (not modeled separately here).
Prince George's County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Prince George's County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $750 | $2,925 | $3,675 |
| $200,000 | $1,000 | $3,900 | $4,900 |
| $250,000 | $1,250 | $4,875 | $6,125 |
| $300,000 | $1,500 | $5,850 | $7,350 |
| $350,000 | $1,750 | $6,825 | $8,575 |
| $400,000 | $2,000 | $7,800 | $9,800 |
| $450,000 | $2,250 | $8,775 | $11,025 |
| $500,000 | $2,500 | $9,750 | $12,250 |
| $600,000 | $3,000 | $11,700 | $14,700 |
| $700,000 | $3,500 | $13,650 | $17,150 |
| $800,000 | $4,000 | $15,600 | $19,600 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,000 | $19,500 | $24,500 |
Transfer tax calculator
Who pays
Negotiable. Recordation tax 0.55% + local transfer tax 1.4% = 1.95% combined. Uniquely, Prince George's local transfer tax also applies to mortgages/deeds of trust, not just deeds (not modeled separately here).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County charges 1.95% of the purchase price, on top of the Maryland state tax, so a $446,900 home pays $10,950 in total ($2,235 state, $8,715 local).
Who pays the Prince George's County transfer tax?
Negotiable. Recordation tax 0.55% + local transfer tax 1.4% = 1.95% combined. Uniquely, Prince George's local transfer tax also applies to mortgages/deeds of trust, not just deeds (not modeled separately here).
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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