Kansas Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Kansas has no real estate transfer tax — you pay nothing to the state (or any county or city) to transfer a home, beyond nominal recording fees. No transfer tax; Kansas even repealed its old mortgage registration tax (gone since 2019).
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Kansas
- Rate: None
- Who customarily pays: —
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
No transfer tax; Kansas even repealed its old mortgage registration tax (gone since 2019). You'll still pay standard deed-recording fees (usually a small flat charge), but no percentage-based tax on the sale price. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
How Kansas compares nationally
Kansas is among the least expensive states in the country for transfer tax on a $400,000 home — it charges little or nothing where most states do.
Most expensive states
- Delaware — $16,000
- New Hampshire — $6,000
- Washington — $4,400
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Kansas?
Kansas has no real estate transfer tax. You pay only nominal deed-recording fees when a home is sold.
Who pays the transfer tax in Kansas?
No one — Kansas doesn't charge a transfer tax.
Does Kansas have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Kansas has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.