Los Angeles Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate the one-time transfer tax on a home sale in Los Angeles County — the county and city documentary transfer taxes plus mansion taxes where they apply (Los Angeles Measure ULA, Santa Monica Measure GS, Culver City Measure RE). Pick the city and enter a sale price for the itemized breakdown.
| Transfer tax | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA County documentary transfer tax | $1.10 / $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Los Angeles base transfer tax | $4.50 / $1,000 | $4,500 |
| Measure ULA | not applicable at this price | $0 |
| Total transfer tax | 0.56% | $5,600 |
One-time tax at sale, not annual property tax. County rate $1.10/$1,000 everywhere; city rates and mansion taxes (Los Angeles Measure ULA, Santa Monica Measure GS, Culver City Measure RE) vary and their thresholds adjust over time (rates as of 2026-09-11). Confirm current figures and who pays with the LA County Registrar-Recorder, the city, and your escrow/title company.
Want the full rules, thresholds, and who pays? Read the Los Angeles transfer tax & Measure ULA guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the transfer tax on a house in Los Angeles?
Inside the City of Los Angeles, ordinary transfer tax is about $5.60 per $1,000 of sale price (~0.56%): $1.10 county + $4.50 city documentary transfer tax. On a $1,000,000 sale that's about $5,600. Sales of ~$5.4M+ add Measure ULA at 4% of the whole price, and ~$10.9M+ pay 5.5%.
Does this include the mansion tax (Measure ULA)?
Yes. The calculator adds Measure ULA — 4% of the entire sale price on transfers of about $5.4 million or more, and 5.5% on about $10.9 million or more (thresholds effective July 1, 2026, adjusted annually). ULA applies only to property inside the City of Los Angeles.
Is transfer tax the same as property tax?
No — transfer tax is a one-time tax paid at the sale, based on the price; property tax is the annual tax on your assessed value under Proposition 13. Buying can trigger both (transfer tax at closing, plus a reassessment and a one-time supplemental bill).
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Educational estimate for Los Angeles County, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Documentary transfer tax rates, mansion-tax thresholds (Measure ULA / GS / RE, adjusted over time), exemptions, and who pays can change, and cities not listed pay the county rate only; confirm current figures with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the relevant city's finance office, and your escrow or title company.