Michigan real estate transfer tax
Michigan's transfer tax is 0.86%, customarily seller-paid. Here's how it works, what it costs at common price points, and the statute behind it.
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State transfer tax $3.75 per $500 (0.75%) + county $0.55 per $500 (0.11%); seller pays.
What it costs at common prices
| Sale price | State transfer tax |
|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,720 |
| $400,000 | $3,440 |
| $600,000 | $5,160 |
| $800,000 | $6,880 |
State-level only; county and city taxes may add to these figures.
Look up your transfer tax
Estimated transfer tax
$2,800
Rate: 0.7% · Customarily seller-paid
- Who customarily pays
- seller
- Statute
- Fla. Stat. § 201.02
Florida levies documentary stamp tax on the deed at $0.70 per $100 of price (0.70%) in every county except Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade charges $0.60 per $100 (0.60%) plus a $0.45/$100 surtax on non-single-family transfers. By custom the seller pays the deed stamps; the buyer pays the separate doc-stamp + intangible tax on the mortgage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real estate transfer tax in Michigan?
Michigan's transfer tax is 0.86% of the sale price, customarily seller-paid. State transfer tax $3.75 per $500 (0.75%) + county $0.55 per $500 (0.11%); seller pays.
Who pays the transfer tax in Michigan?
In Michigan the transfer tax is customarily seller-paid, though it's negotiable in the purchase contract.
How is Michigan's transfer tax calculated?
Multiply the sale price by 0.86%. For example, on a $400,000 home that's about $3,440. State transfer tax $3.75 per $500 (0.75%) + county $0.55 per $500 (0.11%); seller pays.