Lorain County Transfer Tax
Lorain County charges 0.3% of the purchase price on top of the Ohio state tax (0.1% of the purchase price). On a $262,900 home that is $1,052 in total. Lorain County permissive real property conveyance fee Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate for exempt transfers under ORC 319.54(G)(3). (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Lorain County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Lorain County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $450 | $600 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $600 | $800 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $750 | $1,000 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $900 | $1,200 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
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Who pays
Seller. Lorain County permissive real property conveyance fee Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate for exempt transfers under ORC 319.54(G)(3). (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Lorain County?
Lorain County charges 0.3% of the purchase price, on top of the Ohio state tax, so a $262,900 home pays $1,052 in total ($263 state, $789 local).
Who pays the Lorain County transfer tax?
Seller. Lorain County permissive real property conveyance fee Waived down to the 0.1% state-only rate for exempt transfers under ORC 319.54(G)(3). (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code Section 319.54(G)(3), mandatory statewide conveyance fee
- Who pays
- Lorain County Auditor, Real Estate Transfers
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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