Prince George’s County Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Prince George’s County sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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Who pays in Prince George’s 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

Prince George’s also taxes the amount by which the loan exceeds the sale price, which no other Maryland county does.

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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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