West Virginia real estate transfer tax
West Virginia's transfer tax is 0.33%, customarily seller-paid. Here's how it works, what it costs at common price points, and the statute behind it.
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West Virginia's excise tax on real-estate transfers is $1.10 per $500 (0.22%) for the state portion and $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) for the county base portion — combined base $1.65/$500 (0.33%). Counties may adopt an additional levy up to a combined maximum of $2.75/$500 (0.55%) under W.Va. Code § 11-22-2. A $20 per instrument affordable housing fee also applies. Seller pays.
How West Virginia compares nationally
0.33%, #19 of 51 nationally; at $400,000, that is $680 above the median $640 tax at $400,000. This is a data-derived comparison against the 51 source-verified state and DC transfer-tax records, with no invented rates for null-tax states.
- Rate rank
- #19 of 51
- highest state transfer-tax rate first
- Tax at $400,000
- $1,320
- median-state tax $640
- Dataset date
- June 2026
- source-linked record
West Virginia transfer-tax data: official source linked on this page, review date not provided.
What it costs at common prices
| Sale price | State transfer tax |
|---|---|
| $200,000 | $660 |
| $400,000 | $1,320 |
| $600,000 | $1,980 |
| $800,000 | $2,640 |
State-level only; county and city taxes may add to these figures.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real estate transfer tax in West Virginia?
West Virginia's transfer tax is 0.33% of the sale price, customarily seller-paid. West Virginia's excise tax on real-estate transfers is $1.10 per $500 (0.22%) for the state portion and $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) for the county base portion — combined base $1.65/$500 (0.33%). Counties may adopt an additional levy up to a combined maximum of $2.75/$500 (0.55%) under W.Va. Code § 11-22-2. A $20 per instrument affordable housing fee also applies. Seller pays.
Who pays the transfer tax in West Virginia?
In West Virginia the transfer tax is customarily seller-paid, though it's negotiable in the purchase contract.
How is West Virginia's transfer tax calculated?
Multiply the sale price by 0.33%. For example, on a $400,000 home that's about $1,320. West Virginia's excise tax on real-estate transfers is $1.10 per $500 (0.22%) for the state portion and $0.55 per $500 (0.11%) for the county base portion — combined base $1.65/$500 (0.33%). Counties may adopt an additional levy up to a combined maximum of $2.75/$500 (0.55%) under W.Va. Code § 11-22-2. A $20 per instrument affordable housing fee also applies. Seller pays.
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