New Hampshire Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
New Hampshire's real estate transfer tax is 1.5% ($1.50/$100 combined), which comes to about $6,000 on a $400,000 home. It's customarily paid by the split 50/50 and collected at closing when the deed is recorded. One of the few states that taxes BOTH parties — buyer and seller each pay 0.75%.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in New Hampshire
- Rate: 1.5% ($1.50/$100 combined)
- On a $400,000 home: ~$6,000 (state-level)
- Who customarily pays: Split 50/50
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
One of the few states that taxes BOTH parties — buyer and seller each pay 0.75%. The transfer tax is paid once, at closing, when the deed is recorded — it's separate from your annual property tax. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in New Hampshire?
1.5% ($1.50/$100 combined) — about $6,000 on a $400,000 home.
Who pays the transfer tax in New Hampshire?
By custom, the split 50/50, though it's usually negotiable in the purchase contract.
Does New Hampshire have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — New Hampshire has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.