United States · Real Estate Transfer Tax
Ohio's transfer tax is one of the lightest in the country: a state excise of $0.10 per $100 (0.1%) and counties may add up to $0.40 per $100 (0.4%). Cuyahoga (Cleveland) and Franklin (Columbus) both levy the full county amount, so buyers in the big metros pay about 0.5% — $1,750 on a $350,000 home — while rural counties often sit at the 0.1% state floor. The tax is split between buyer and seller unless the contract says otherwise.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at $350,000.00
Ohio pays $350.00 (0.1%) vs Ohio at $350.00 (0.1%).
State excise tax of $0.10 per $100 (0.1%) plus a county excise of up to $0.40 per $100 (0.4%) — up to 0.5% total. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| All values | Flat 0.1% of the full value |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: Ohio Department of Taxation. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A USD 350,000.00 purchase in Ohio attracts about USD 350.00 in real estate transfer tax at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 0.1%. Recording fees run $30–100; title search and insurance are standard. That makes the all-in cash requirement USD 350,350.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
State excise tax of $0.10 per $100 (0.1%) plus a county excise of up to $0.40 per $100 (0.4%) — up to 0.5% total. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with Ohio Department of Taxation before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a USD 350,000.00 property attracts about USD 350.00 in real estate transfer tax — an effective rate of 0.1%. Recording fees run $30–100; title search and insurance are standard.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
State 0.1% applies everywhere. Eligibility rules change frequently and vary by buyer type, so verify your situation with Ohio Department of Taxation or a conveyancer.
The buyer pays the tax in essentially every case in this market. It is payable in full before or at settlement and cannot normally be added to a mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit.
How we calculate: the calculator applies the official band schedule marginally — each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its band, exactly as the revenue authority does. Worked examples are computed with the same function.
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Disclaimer: real estate transfer tax rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with Ohio Department of Taxation or a qualified local professional.
