State guide · NV
Transfer tax in Nevada
Nevada charges roughly 0.51% when a home changes hands — about $2,244 on a median-priced home, customarily paid by split by custom in most counties.
Rate
0.51%
On a median home
$2,244
Customarily paid by
Split
Transfer tax of $1.95 per $500 (0.39%) plus county add-ons — 0.51% in Clark County (Las Vegas).
Transfer taxes are one line of the larger closing bill. For the full picture in Nevada — title, escrow, attorney conventions, and typical buyer costs — see our Nevada closing costs guide, or estimate your own bottom line with the seller net proceeds calculator.
How Nevada compares
| Rank | State | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Michigan | 0.86% |
| #11 | Florida | 0.70% |
| #12 | Nevada | 0.51% |
| #13 | Rhode Island | 0.46% |
| #14 | Massachusetts | 0.46% |
Common questions
Does Nevada have a real estate transfer tax?
Yes. Transfer tax of $1.95 per $500 (0.39%) plus county add-ons — 0.51% in Clark County (Las Vegas). On a median-priced Nevada home (about $440,000), that's roughly $2,244.
Who pays the transfer tax in Nevada?
Split by custom in most counties. Like every closing cost, this is custom rather than law — the purchase contract can assign it to either side, and in competitive negotiations it sometimes moves.
Selling in Nevada? See what you'd keep
Sale price minus commissions, payoff, and taxes like this one — the number that actually lands in your account.
Open the net proceeds calculatorRates are representative combined state and typical local figures compiled from public sources and rounded for readability; graduated schedules, exemptions, and city add-ons can change your number. Confirm with your closing agent or county recorder. Median home values are approximate.