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This Clark County, Washington real estate excise tax (REET) calculator covers properties throughout the county. If your property is located in Yacolt, select Yacolt through the municipality search bar. For properties in all other communities covered by this calculator, select the Standard Local Rate in the municipality search bar.
Estimated Tax Summary
Itemized Tax Component Breakdown
| Tax Jurisdiction / Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State REET (Graduated Schedule) | 1.10% - 3.00% | $5,500.00 |
| Local REET | 0.50% | $2,500.00 |
Property Transfer Tax Examples for Clark County
Review estimated property transfer tax liabilities across common property purchase price tiers in Clark County (Washington):
| Sale Price | State Tax Component | County / City Component | Total Estimated Transfer Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000.00 | $3,300.00 | $1,500.00 | $4,800.00 |
| $500,000.00 | $5,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $8,000.00 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $11,855.00 | $5,000.00 | $16,855.00 |
About Clark County Real Estate Transfer Tax
When executing a property transfer in Clark County (Washington), statutory transfer taxes are assessed according to transaction value and local municipal codes.
Applicable Rate Schedule
Calculate Clark County real estate transfer tax for 2026 and 2027, including the updated Washington State REET thresholds effective January 1, 2027.
Washington State REET Rates: 2026 and 2027 Tax Brackets
Washington State's updated REET thresholds take effect January 1, 2027. The tax percentages remain unchanged, but the price thresholds for the graduated state tax brackets increase. The calculator automatically applies the correct tax schedule based on the selected closing date.
- 1.10% on the portion of sale price up to $525,000
- 1.28% on the portion between $525,000.01 and $1,525,000
- 2.75% on the portion between $1,525,000.01 and $3,025,000
- 3.00% on the portion exceeding $3,025,000
Tax Base & Valuation Rules
Gross selling price or consideration.
Official Government Authority Citation
Who Pays? Legal Liability vs. Customary Allocation
By Washington statutory law (RCW 82.45.080), Real Estate Excise Tax is solely the seller's legal obligation.
Verified Statutory Exemptions
- Gift or Inheritance: Transfers without valuable consideration or by inheritance are exempt. Source Citation: WAC 458-61ASource Citation:WAC 458-61A (WA DOR Exemptions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate sales across unincorporated Clark County and key cities—including Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, and Washougal—assess a baseline 0.50% local REET. This municipal component is added to Washington State's progressive tax scale, making exact tax liability dependent on the parcel's specific boundary location.
No. While the 0.50% local rate covers most of Clark County, the Town of Yacolt imposes a lower 0.25% municipal rate under the Department of Revenue schedule effective May 1, 2026. Sellers and closing agents must confirm the parcel's precise municipal code rather than assuming a single countywide tax percentage.
Total REET is computed by combining the local municipal percentage with Washington's progressive state rate scale. For transactions closing on or after January 1, 2027, the state portion applies incrementally across four marginal tiers: 1.10% up to $551,000; 1.28% from $551,001 to $1,551,000; 2.75% from $1,551,001 to $3,051,000; and 3.00% on any amount exceeding $3,051,000.
Tax remittance is required on the transaction date and is handled through the Clark County Treasurer (available via mail or in-person service). Statutory interest and penalties begin accruing if payment is delayed beyond one month. The Treasurer must validate the REET affidavit and collect tax due before the deed can be presented to the Clark County Auditor for official recording.
When a single transaction encompasses multiple parcels, Washington calculates the state graduated REET using the combined taxable value of all properties involved. If those parcels span different municipal codes—such as combining acreage in unincorporated Clark County with a city lot—the transaction requires a multiple-location affidavit to allocate local tax percentages to their respective jurisdictions.