Saint Paul Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Saint Paul sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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Who pays in Saint Paul

Seller.

What catches people out

Ramsey County adds the Environmental Response Fund tax, making the rate 0.34 percent. Everywhere else in Minnesota except Hennepin pays 0.33 percent.

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Sources

Minnesota Department of Revenue, Deed Tax Rate
“The Deed Tax rate is 0.0033 of the net consideration. Hennepin and Ramsey counties have an additional Environmental Response Fund Tax of 0.0001 (ERF Tax).”
Minn. Stat. § 287.21
“when the consideration ... exceeds $3,000, the tax is .0033 of the net consideration.”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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