Clark County Transfer Tax
Clark County charges 0.5% of the purchase price on top of the Washington state tax (marginal brackets: 1.1% up to $525,000, 1.28% from $525,000 to $1,525,000, 2.75% from $1,525,000 to $3,025,000, 3% above $3,025,000). On a $644,300 home that is $10,524 in total. Clark County local REET (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Clark County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Clark County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,650 | $750 | $2,400 |
| $200,000 | $2,200 | $1,000 | $3,200 |
| $250,000 | $2,750 | $1,250 | $4,000 |
| $300,000 | $3,300 | $1,500 | $4,800 |
| $350,000 | $3,850 | $1,750 | $5,600 |
| $400,000 | $4,400 | $2,000 | $6,400 |
| $450,000 | $4,950 | $2,250 | $7,200 |
| $500,000 | $5,500 | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| $600,000 | $6,735 | $3,000 | $9,735 |
| $700,000 | $8,015 | $3,500 | $11,515 |
| $800,000 | $9,295 | $4,000 | $13,295 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,855 | $5,000 | $16,855 |
Transfer tax calculator
Who pays
Seller. Clark County local REET (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Clark County?
Clark County charges 0.5% of the purchase price, on top of the Washington state tax, so a $644,300 home pays $10,524 in total ($7,302 state, $3,222 local).
Who pays the Clark County transfer tax?
Seller. Clark County local REET (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Sources
- Washington Department of Revenue, Real Estate Excise Tax (REET), graduated state rates
- Who pays
- Washington Department of Revenue, Local Real Estate Excise Tax Rates, effective May 1, 2026
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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