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Nebraska transfer tax calculator

Nebraska charges a documentary stamp tax of $3.32 for every $1,000 of the sale price, rounded up to the next $1,000. The rate rose from $2.32 on July 18, 2026.

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Other closing costs cover title, escrow or attorney fees and recording. One percent is a common planning figure.

Estimated net proceedsNebraska ยท Rates verified November 2026
Pay to the order ofYou, the seller$372,672

Three hundred seventy-two thousand six hundred seventy-two and 00/100 dollars

$400,000 sale, less $27,328 in costs and payoff

Itemised estimate
Sale price$400,000
Agent commission-$22,000
Transfer taxRate: $3.32 per $1,000 (0.332%). Usually paid by the seller.-$1,328
Other closing costs-$4,000
Mortgage payoff$0
You keep$372,672

How transfer tax works in Nebraska

Rate
$3.32 per $1,000 (0.332%)
Who usually pays
The seller.
Local taxes
None.
Official source
Nebraska Department of Revenue, documentary stamp tax rate history
Last verified

Nebraska transfer tax at common sale prices

Sale priceTotal transfer taxSeller's usual shareSeller keeps before mortgage payoff
$150,000$498$498$139,752
$250,000$830$830$232,920
$400,000$1,328$1,328$372,672
$600,000$1,992$1,992$559,008
$1,000,000$3,320$3,320$931,680

Assumes a 5.5% agent commission and 1% in other closing costs. Change any figure in the calculator above.

Questions Nebraska sellers ask

How much is transfer tax in Nebraska?

Nebraska charges $3.32 per $1,000 (0.332%). On a $400,000 sale the total comes to $1,328, and the seller's usual share is $1,328.

Who pays the transfer tax in Nebraska, the buyer or the seller?

The seller.

Are there city or county transfer taxes in Nebraska?

No. The rate is the same everywhere in Nebraska.

How do I estimate my net proceeds in Nebraska?

Start with the sale price, then subtract the agent commission, your share of the transfer tax, title and closing fees, and the balance left on your mortgage. On a $400,000 sale with a 5.5% commission and 1% in other costs, a Nebraska seller keeps about $372,672 before paying off the mortgage.

Buying in Nebraska instead? See taxes when buying a house in Nebraska.

More on the basics: What closing costs does a seller pay?, Who pays the transfer tax, the buyer or the seller?, How to calculate net proceeds from a home sale.

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