Oregon Transfer Tax
Oregon has no state real estate transfer tax on home sales (statute). Oregon has no statewide real estate transfer tax. ORS 306.815 (1997) prohibits any new city or county transfer tax; only jurisdictions that already had one in effect at that time may keep it, of which Washington County (Portland metro) is the only one that applies to typical residential sales statewide.
Local transfer taxes in Oregon
| Jurisdiction | Rate | On a $508,100 home |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County (Portland metro) | 0.1% of the purchase price | $508 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Oregon have a transfer tax?
No. Oregon does not levy a state real estate transfer, deed or documentary stamp tax on home sales, though Washington County (Portland metro) charges a local one. Oregon has no statewide real estate transfer tax. ORS 306.815 (1997) prohibits any new city or county transfer tax; only jurisdictions that already had one in effect at that time may keep it, of which Washington County (Portland metro) is the only one that applies to typical residential sales statewide.
What does a Oregon buyer pay at closing instead?
Title insurance, lender fees, recording fees for the deed and mortgage, and prepaid taxes and insurance. See the Oregon closing-cost page for each line.
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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