Anne Arundel County Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Anne Arundel County sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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Who pays in Anne Arundel County

Maryland custom is an even split between buyer and seller unless the contract says otherwise. A first-time Maryland buyer pays 0.25 percent state rate and the seller must cover all of it.

What catches people out

Sales of $1 million or more pay a 1.5 percent county transfer tax instead of 1 percent, and it applies to the whole price. Crossing $1 million costs an extra $5,000.

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Sources

Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Other Local Tax Rates in Maryland FY2026
“Baltimore City 5.00 5.00 1.5% 1.5% ... Charles 5.00 7.00 0.5% 0.5%”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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