Northern Virginia Transfer Tax
Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park) charges 0.2% of the purchase price on top of the Virginia state tax (0.333% of the purchase price). On a $462,400 home that is $2,466 in total. Two additional grantor-paid regional fees of $0.10 per $100 each (WMATA capital fee, Section 58.1-802.3; congestion relief fee, Section 58.1-802.4) stack on top of the statewide grantor's tax, for 0.20% extra, seller-paid unless the contract shifts it.
Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park) transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $500 | $300 | $800 |
| $200,000 | $667 | $400 | $1,067 |
| $250,000 | $833 | $500 | $1,333 |
| $300,000 | $1,000 | $600 | $1,600 |
| $350,000 | $1,167 | $700 | $1,867 |
| $400,000 | $1,333 | $800 | $2,133 |
| $450,000 | $1,500 | $900 | $2,400 |
| $500,000 | $1,667 | $1,000 | $2,667 |
| $600,000 | $2,000 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
| $700,000 | $2,333 | $1,400 | $3,733 |
| $800,000 | $2,666 | $1,600 | $4,266 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,333 | $2,000 | $5,333 |
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Who pays
Seller. Two additional grantor-paid regional fees of $0.10 per $100 each (WMATA capital fee, Section 58.1-802.3; congestion relief fee, Section 58.1-802.4) stack on top of the statewide grantor's tax, for 0.20% extra, seller-paid unless the contract shifts it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park)?
Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park) charges 0.2% of the purchase price, on top of the Virginia state tax, so a $462,400 home pays $2,466 in total ($1,541 state, $925 local).
Who pays the Northern Virginia (NVTA localities: Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park) transfer tax?
Seller. Two additional grantor-paid regional fees of $0.10 per $100 each (WMATA capital fee, Section 58.1-802.3; congestion relief fee, Section 58.1-802.4) stack on top of the statewide grantor's tax, for 0.20% extra, seller-paid unless the contract shifts it.
Sources
- Va. Code Sections 58.1-801 (state recordation tax), 58.1-802 (grantor's additional tax), 58.1-814 (local recordation tax)
- Who pays
- Mortgage recording tax statute
- Va. Code Sections 58.1-802.3 (regional WMATA capital fee) and 58.1-802.4 (regional congestion relief fee)
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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