United States · Transfer Tax
Utah has no real estate transfer tax at any level of government. Closing costs are recording fees, title insurance, and lender charges — typically under $500 on a $450,000 Salt Lake City or Provo home. Utah's property tax is moderate (effective rates around 0.6–0.7% thanks to aggressive residential exemptions), which makes the state cheap to buy and hold. The main check for buyers is Utah's competitive market and short inspection timelines, not the tax bill.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at $450,000.00
Utah pays $0.00 (0%) vs Utah at $0.00 (0%).
No state transfer tax; recording fees and title insurance only. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| All values | Flat 0% of the full value |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: Utah State Tax Commission. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A USD 450,000.00 purchase in Utah attracts about USD 0.00 in transfer tax at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 0%. Recording fees run $30–100; title insurance is standard. That makes the all-in cash requirement USD 450,000.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
No state transfer tax; recording fees and title insurance only. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with Utah State Tax Commission before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a USD 450,000.00 property attracts about USD 0.00 in transfer tax — an effective rate of 0%. Recording fees run $30–100; title insurance is standard.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
There is no general first-time buyer exemption in Utah at the standard indicative rates. No state or county transfer tax. Check current eligibility rules with Utah State Tax Commission.
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: transfer tax rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with Utah State Tax Commission or a qualified local professional.
