States with no real estate transfer tax
States where the state itself charges no tax when a home changes hands, from our source-checked state data.
For home buyers comparing closing costs between states. Each state links to the official source we checked.
| State | Effective property tax | Typical home value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1.11% | $397,932 | Source |
| Arizona | 0.48% | $416,733 | Source |
| Idaho | 0.49% | $476,754 | Source |
| Indiana | 0.74% | $257,165 | Source |
| Kansas | 1.29% | $246,055 | Source |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | $213,867 | Source |
| Mississippi | 0.72% | $194,531 | Source |
| Missouri | 0.85% | $265,387 | Source |
| Montana | 0.72% | $467,275 | Source |
| New Mexico | 0.7% | $315,812 | Source |
| North Dakota | 0.99% | $290,657 | Source |
| Texas | 1.49% | $296,424 | Source |
| Utah | 0.52% | $532,920 | Source |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $369,044 | Source |
Transfer tax status from each state's statute or revenue department, verified quarterly. Local taxes are not included. Property tax: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year. Home values: Zillow ZHVI.
Common questions
Which states have no state real estate transfer tax?
In our state data, 14 states have no state-level real estate transfer tax: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming.
Can I still pay a transfer tax in these states?
Possibly. Some counties and cities levy their own transfer or recording taxes, and every state charges recording fees. Check your county recorder before you budget.
Updated . Official sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS.
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