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West Virginia transfer tax calculator

West Virginia charges an excise tax of $1.10 for every $500 of the sale price, plus a county tax of $0.55 to $1.65 per $500. The total is between $1.65 and $2.75 per $500 depending on the county.

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

Estimated net proceedsWest Virginia ยท Rates verified November 2026
Pay to the order ofYou, the seller$372,680

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

$400,000 sale, less $27,320 in costs and payoff

Itemised estimate
Sale price$400,000
Agent commission-$22,000
Transfer taxRate: $1.65 per $500 (0.33%). Usually paid by the seller.-$1,320
Other closing costs-$4,000
Mortgage payoff$0
You keep$372,680

How transfer tax works in West Virginia

Rate
$1.65 to $2.75 per $500 (0.33% to 0.55%), set by county
Who usually pays
The seller.
Local taxes
Each county commission sets its own part, from $0.55 to $1.65 per $500. Ask the county clerk which rate applies to you.
Official source
West Virginia Code 11-22-2
Last verified

West Virginia transfer tax at common sale prices

Sale priceTotal transfer taxSeller's usual shareSeller keeps before mortgage payoff
$150,000$495$495$139,755
$250,000$825$825$232,925
$400,000$1,320$1,320$372,680
$600,000$1,980$1,980$559,020
$1,000,000$3,300$3,300$931,700

Assumes a 5.5% agent commission and 1% in other closing costs, at the "Lowest rate ($1.65 per $500 total)" rate. Change any figure in the calculator above.

Local rates in West Virginia

County rateTotal tax on a $400,000 saleSeller's usual share
Lowest rate ($1.65 per $500 total)$1,320$1,320
Highest rate ($2.75 per $500 total)$2,200$2,200

Questions West Virginia sellers ask

How much is transfer tax in West Virginia?

West Virginia charges $1.65 to $2.75 per $500 (0.33% to 0.55%), set by county. On a $400,000 sale the total comes to $1,320, and the seller's usual share is $1,320.

Who pays the transfer tax in West Virginia, the buyer or the seller?

The seller.

Are there local transfer taxes in West Virginia?

Each county commission sets its own part, from $0.55 to $1.65 per $500. Ask the county clerk which rate applies to you.

How do I estimate my net proceeds in West Virginia?

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 West Virginia seller keeps about $372,680 before paying off the mortgage.

Buying in West Virginia instead? See taxes when buying a house in West Virginia.

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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