Ramsey County Transfer Tax
Ramsey County charges 0.01% of the purchase price on top of the Minnesota state tax (0.33% of the purchase price). On a $354,500 home that is $1,205 in total. Same 0.01% Environmental Response Fund (ERF) surcharge as Hennepin County, added to both the Deed Tax and the Mortgage Registry Tax.
Ramsey County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Ramsey County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $495 | $15 | $510 |
| $200,000 | $660 | $20 | $680 |
| $250,000 | $825 | $25 | $850 |
| $300,000 | $990 | $30 | $1,020 |
| $350,000 | $1,155 | $35 | $1,190 |
| $400,000 | $1,320 | $40 | $1,360 |
| $450,000 | $1,485 | $45 | $1,530 |
| $500,000 | $1,650 | $50 | $1,700 |
| $600,000 | $1,980 | $60 | $2,040 |
| $700,000 | $2,310 | $70 | $2,380 |
| $800,000 | $2,640 | $80 | $2,720 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,300 | $100 | $3,400 |
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Who pays
Seller. Same 0.01% Environmental Response Fund (ERF) surcharge as Hennepin County, added to both the Deed Tax and the Mortgage Registry Tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County charges 0.01% of the purchase price, on top of the Minnesota state tax, so a $354,500 home pays $1,205 in total ($1,170 state, $35 local).
Who pays the Ramsey County transfer tax?
Seller. Same 0.01% Environmental Response Fund (ERF) surcharge as Hennepin County, added to both the Deed Tax and the Mortgage Registry Tax.
Sources
- Minn. Stat. 287.21, Deed Tax
- Who pays
- Mortgage recording tax statute
- MN Dept. of Revenue, Mortgage Tax Rate
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.
Minnesota transfer tax