Richmond city Transfer Tax
Richmond city charges $0.08 per $100 of price or fraction (0.083%) on top of the Virginia state tax (0.333% of the purchase price). On a $462,400 home that is $1,925 in total. Richmond city local recordation tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Richmond city transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Richmond city | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $500 | $125 | $625 |
| $200,000 | $667 | $166 | $833 |
| $250,000 | $833 | $208 | $1,041 |
| $300,000 | $1,000 | $249 | $1,249 |
| $350,000 | $1,167 | $291 | $1,458 |
| $400,000 | $1,333 | $332 | $1,665 |
| $450,000 | $1,500 | $374 | $1,874 |
| $500,000 | $1,667 | $415 | $2,082 |
| $600,000 | $2,000 | $498 | $2,498 |
| $700,000 | $2,333 | $581 | $2,914 |
| $800,000 | $2,666 | $664 | $3,330 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,333 | $830 | $4,163 |
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Who pays
Buyer. Richmond city local recordation tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Richmond city?
Richmond city charges $0.08 per $100 of price or fraction (0.083%), on top of the Virginia state tax, so a $462,400 home pays $1,925 in total ($1,541 state, $384 local).
Who pays the Richmond city transfer tax?
Buyer. Richmond city local recordation tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
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 Sec. 58.1-814, local recordation tax (up to one-third of the state rate)
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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