Virginia Beach Transfer Tax
Virginia Beach charges 0.06% of the purchase price on top of the Virginia state tax (0.333% of the purchase price). On a $462,400 home that is $1,818 in total. Hampton Roads regional transportation improvement fee (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Virginia Beach transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Virginia Beach | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $500 | $90 | $590 |
| $200,000 | $667 | $120 | $787 |
| $250,000 | $833 | $150 | $983 |
| $300,000 | $1,000 | $180 | $1,180 |
| $350,000 | $1,167 | $210 | $1,377 |
| $400,000 | $1,333 | $240 | $1,573 |
| $450,000 | $1,500 | $270 | $1,770 |
| $500,000 | $1,667 | $300 | $1,967 |
| $600,000 | $2,000 | $360 | $2,360 |
| $700,000 | $2,333 | $420 | $2,753 |
| $800,000 | $2,666 | $480 | $3,146 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,333 | $600 | $3,933 |
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Who pays
Seller. Hampton Roads regional transportation improvement fee (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach charges 0.06% of the purchase price, on top of the Virginia state tax, so a $462,400 home pays $1,818 in total ($1,541 state, $277 local).
Who pays the Virginia Beach transfer tax?
Seller. Hampton Roads regional transportation improvement fee (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 Section 58.1-802.5, Additional grantor's tax in certain localities (Hampton Roads)
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.
Virginia transfer tax