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This Montgomery County, Pennsylvania real estate transfer tax calculator covers properties in major communities throughout the county, including: Norristown · King of Prussia · Lansdale · Pottstown · Conshohocken · Abington. Properties in other boroughs, townships, and communities throughout Montgomery County are also covered.
Estimated Tax Summary
Itemized Tax Component Breakdown
| Tax Jurisdiction / Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PA State Realty Transfer Tax | 1.00% | $5,000.00 |
| Local Municipal Split | 0.50% | $5,000.00 |
Property Transfer Tax Examples for Montgomery County
Review estimated property transfer tax liabilities across common property purchase price tiers in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania):
| Sale Price | State Tax Component | County / City Component | Total Estimated Transfer Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
| $500,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
About Montgomery County Real Estate Transfer Tax
When executing a property transfer in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania), statutory transfer taxes are assessed according to transaction value and local municipal codes.
Applicable Rate Schedule
Tax Base & Valuation Rules
Arm's-length monetary consideration plus assumed debt. Non-arm's-length uses OPA Assessed Value × STEB CLR factor.
Official Government Authority Citation
Who Pays? Legal Liability vs. Customary Allocation
Customary 50/50 split between buyer and seller.
Verified Statutory Exemptions
- Direct Family: Exempt for direct relatives. Source Citation: 72 P.S. § 8102-CSource Citation:61 Pa. Code § 91.193 (Excluded Transactions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Properties conveyed in Montgomery County generally incur a 2% baseline transfer tax—split evenly between a 1% Pennsylvania state tax and a 1% local tax component. The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds collects these funds at the time of deed presentation, though the underlying 1% local portion may be divided differently depending on how the municipality and its school district allocate their shares.
To estimate transfer tax under the standard 2% rate, apply 0.02 to the total taxable consideration (covering both the 1% state and 1% local shares). For instance, a property conveying at a $300,000 valuation generates a $6,000 tax liability. In transactions where zero or nominal consideration is exchanged, Pennsylvania state rules mandate adjusting the property's assessed value by the local Common Level Ratio (CLR) factor to establish an accurate market value base.
Under Pennsylvania law, both the grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer) are jointly and severally liable for the state portion of the realty transfer tax. The parties may negotiate how the tax costs are divided in their purchase agreement, but that private agreement does not eliminate their statutory liability to the taxing authorities.
While the baseline local tax rate stays at 1% (making 2% total alongside the state's 1%), that local portion is frequently split between the local municipality and the school district. For example, in Skippack Township, the 1% local levy is divided into a 0.5% township transfer tax and a 0.5% Perkiomen Valley School District tax. Exact sub-allocations vary across Montgomery County jurisdictions.
Transfers between qualifying family members—such as conveyances between spouses, direct ascendants and descendants, or siblings—can qualify for a statutory exemption from transfer tax. While state rules (PA Code § 91.112(d)) do not require a Statement of Value (Form REV-183) for wholly exempt family transfers if the qualifying relationship is clearly stated on the deed, local county recording guidance may directs parties to submit Form REV-183 when recording any exempt deed. Recording parties should confirm current county-level filing procedures prior to submission.