Nevada Closing Costs for Sellers in 2026: Transfer Tax, Fees and Real Numbers
Nevada's real property transfer tax starts at $1.95 per $500, with higher rates in Clark County. See the county math on a $300,000 sale.
Nevada charges a real property transfer tax of $1.95 per $500 of value, with county additions of $0.10 in Washoe and Churchill and $0.60 in Clark County. On a hypothetical $300,000 sale that is $1,170 at the base rate and $1,530 in Clark County. The contract decides who pays.
One state rate, with county add-ons
Nevada’s transfer tax is the real property transfer tax. The state sets a base rate, and a few counties add to it, so the number you pay depends on where the property sits.
The Nevada Department of Taxation lists the base rate as $1.95 for every $500 of value, or any fraction of $500, as long as the value is over $100. Washoe and Churchill Counties add $0.10. Clark County adds $0.60. The county recorder where the property is located imposes and collects the tax when the transfer is recorded.
Rate table
| Location | Rate per $500 |
|---|---|
| Base rate (counties without an addition listed by the Department) | $1.95 |
| Washoe and Churchill Counties | $2.05 ($1.95 + $0.10) |
| Clark County | $2.55 ($1.95 + $0.60) |
The Department’s page lists additions only for Washoe, Churchill and Clark. For any other county, confirm the rate with the county recorder or your title company.
Worked example on a hypothetical $300,000 sale
The tax applies per $500 or fraction of $500, so $300,000 is 600 units.
- Base rate: 600 x $1.95 = $1,170
- Washoe or Churchill: 600 x $2.05 = $1,230
- Clark County: 600 x $2.55 = $1,530
The gap between a Clark County sale and a base-rate sale on the same price is $360. If you are comparing Las Vegas to a smaller market, include that.
The same math at other prices
| Hypothetical price | Units of $500 | Base ($1.95) | Washoe/Churchill ($2.05) | Clark ($2.55) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 400 | $780 | $820 | $1,020 |
| $300,000 | 600 | $1,170 | $1,230 | $1,530 |
| $400,000 | 800 | $1,560 | $1,640 | $2,040 |
| $500,000 | 1,000 | $1,950 | $2,050 | $2,550 |
Because the county additions apply to every $500 of value, the gap between counties grows with price. At $500,000 the Clark County figure is $600 above the base rate.
Who pays
The Department of Taxation says the county recorder imposes and collects the tax when a transfer is recorded. It does not name which party customarily pays. Who bears it is set by your purchase contract. Ask your title company or closing attorney what is customary locally.
Exemptions
The Department lists 14 exemptions. They include transfers to government entities, family transfers within first-degree relationships, transfers between former spouses under a divorce decree, transfers to trusts without consideration, transfers between business entities with 100% common ownership, and transfers to educational or university foundations. A normal arm’s-length sale is generally taxed, and your title company decides whether an exemption applies.
The other seller costs
- Agent commission. Negotiable.
- Mortgage payoff. Your balance plus interest through the payoff date.
- Property tax proration. Set by your contract and shown on the closing statement.
- Title insurance and recording. We did not source whether Nevada promulgates title insurance rates, so ask your title company.
What this means for investors
The tax follows each recorded transfer. A flipper meets it on the purchase and the resale if the contract puts it on the investor both times, so double the single-deal figure when you model a round trip.
A double close means two closings and two sets of costs. Each deed is its own recorded transfer with its own value, so the tax is assessed on each one. An assignment uses a single closing. Ask your title company how the tax would apply to the values in your structure.
For your maximum allowable offer, subtract the transfer tax you expect to bear, plus commission and holding costs, from your after-repair value. On a $300,000 resale in Clark County that is $1,530 on one side. Always pull the county rate first.
Questions to ask your title company
- What is the exact transfer figure for my price, county and deed type?
- Does any exemption apply to my transfer, and what paperwork proves it?
- What does my contract say about who bears the tax, and is that customary here?
- If I am using a double close or an assignment, how is the tax computed on each document?
- Are there local or recording charges that are not in the state schedule?
Get these answers in writing before you set a list price or submit an offer. A number that is off by a few hundred dollars can decide a thin deal.
Run your numbers
Automize CRM includes a closing cost calculator for modeling a sale before you list or make an offer.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your exact figures with your title company or closing attorney.
Sources
Rates checked October 24, 2026. General information, not tax or legal advice.
Common questions
What is the real property transfer tax in Nevada?
The Nevada Department of Taxation lists a base rate of $1.95 for every $500 of value, or any fraction of $500, when the value is over $100. Washoe and Churchill Counties add $0.10, and Clark County adds $0.60. The county recorder imposes and collects the tax when the transfer is recorded.
Who pays the transfer tax in Nevada?
The Department of Taxation says the county recorder in the county where the property sits imposes and collects the tax when a transfer is recorded. It does not state which party customarily pays. That is set by your purchase contract, so ask your title company or closing attorney what is customary locally.
Is the Nevada transfer tax higher in Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas is in Clark County, where the Department of Taxation lists an additional $0.60 per $500 on top of the $1.95 base, for $2.55 per $500. On a $300,000 sale that is 600 units x $2.55, or $1,530, compared with $1,170 at the base rate.
What exemptions exist for Nevada transfer tax?
The Department of Taxation lists 14 exemptions, including transfers to government entities, family transfers within first-degree relationships, transfers between former spouses under a divorce decree, transfers to trusts without consideration, and transfers between business entities with 100% common ownership. Confirm eligibility with your title company.
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