Mississippi Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Mississippi 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 on home sales — only recording fees.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Mississippi
- Rate: None
- Who customarily pays: —
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
No transfer tax on home sales — only recording fees. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no real estate transfer tax. You pay only nominal deed-recording fees when a home is sold.
Who pays the transfer tax in Mississippi?
No one — Mississippi doesn't charge a transfer tax.
Does Mississippi have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Mississippi has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.