Franklin County Transfer Tax
Franklin County (Columbus) charges 0.2% of the purchase price on top of the Ohio state tax (0.1% of the purchase price). On a $262,900 home that is $789 in total. Franklin County has adopted the full county-permissive rate of $2.00 per $1,000 (0.2%) under ORC 322.02, on top of the mandatory 0.1% state fee, for a combined conveyance fee of 0.3% (0.4% is the statutory maximum). Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate if the seller currently holds the homestead exemption on the property. A separate flat $0.50 statewide transfer fee also applies.
Franklin County (Columbus) transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Franklin County (Columbus) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $300 | $450 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $600 | $900 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $700 | $1,050 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $800 | $1,200 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $900 | $1,350 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
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Who pays
Seller. Franklin County has adopted the full county-permissive rate of $2.00 per $1,000 (0.2%) under ORC 322.02, on top of the mandatory 0.1% state fee, for a combined conveyance fee of 0.3% (0.4% is the statutory maximum). Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate if the seller currently holds the homestead exemption on the property. A separate flat $0.50 statewide transfer fee also applies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Franklin County (Columbus)?
Franklin County (Columbus) charges 0.2% of the purchase price, on top of the Ohio state tax, so a $262,900 home pays $789 in total ($263 state, $526 local).
Who pays the Franklin County (Columbus) transfer tax?
Seller. Franklin County has adopted the full county-permissive rate of $2.00 per $1,000 (0.2%) under ORC 322.02, on top of the mandatory 0.1% state fee, for a combined conveyance fee of 0.3% (0.4% is the statutory maximum). Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate if the seller currently holds the homestead exemption on the property. A separate flat $0.50 statewide transfer fee also applies.
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code Section 319.54(G)(3), mandatory statewide conveyance fee
- Who pays
- Franklin County Auditor, Transfer Tax & Conveyance Fee Calculator
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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