Washoe County Transfer Tax
Washoe County charges $2.05 per $500 of price or fraction (0.41%) on top of the Nevada state tax ($1.95 per $500 of price or fraction (0.39%)). On a $468,900 home that is $3,752 in total. Washoe County additional local Real Property Transfer Tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Washoe County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Washoe County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $585 | $615 | $1,200 |
| $200,000 | $780 | $820 | $1,600 |
| $250,000 | $975 | $1,025 | $2,000 |
| $300,000 | $1,170 | $1,230 | $2,400 |
| $350,000 | $1,365 | $1,435 | $2,800 |
| $400,000 | $1,560 | $1,640 | $3,200 |
| $450,000 | $1,755 | $1,845 | $3,600 |
| $500,000 | $1,950 | $2,050 | $4,000 |
| $600,000 | $2,340 | $2,460 | $4,800 |
| $700,000 | $2,730 | $2,870 | $5,600 |
| $800,000 | $3,120 | $3,280 | $6,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,900 | $4,100 | $8,000 |
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Who pays
Negotiable. Washoe County additional local Real Property Transfer Tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Washoe County?
Washoe County charges $2.05 per $500 of price or fraction (0.41%), on top of the Nevada state tax, so a $468,900 home pays $3,752 in total ($1,829 state, $1,923 local).
Who pays the Washoe County transfer tax?
Negotiable. Washoe County additional local Real Property Transfer Tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
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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