West Virginia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate West Virginia real estate transfer excise tax, base county tax, the $20 affordable housing fee, county variation, and recording questions.
Quick facts
- State/county excise: $1.10 per $500
- Base county tax: $0.55 per $500
- Added transfer fee: $20
What to verify
- The calculator uses the statewide $1.10 plus base $0.55 county layer, then adds the $20 transfer fee.
- West Virginia counties may increase the county excise tax, so the exact county should be verified before recording.
- The statute says the tax is paid by the grantor unless the grantee accepts the document without the tax having been paid.
Official sources
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Next step
Verify the county excise layer before recording.
Common questions
What should I verify for West Virginia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator?
Estimate West Virginia real estate transfer excise tax, base county tax, the $20 affordable housing fee, county variation, and recording questions. Key items include The calculator uses the statewide $1.10 plus base $0.55 county layer, then adds the $20 transfer fee and West Virginia counties may increase the county excise tax, so the exact county should be verified before recording.
What is the next step after using West Virginia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator?
Verify the county excise layer before recording. Use the calculator result as a planning estimate, then verify final costs with the official authority and the professional handling closing.
Which official source supports West Virginia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator?
Start with West Virginia Code real property transfer excise tax, then confirm the final treatment with the official authority and the professional handling the transaction.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Estimates are educational and should be verified with the official authority and the professional handling closing.