What is the Minnesota State Deed Tax rate in Hennepin County?

In Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, the Minnesota State Deed Tax rate is 0.0033 of the total purchase price ($3.30 per $1,000). For example, on a $500,000 home sale in Minneapolis or Edina, the State Deed Tax is $1,650.

What is the Deed Tax rate in Dakota, Anoka, and Washington Counties?

In all Minnesota counties outside Hennepin and Ramsey (including Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott, and Wright), the statutory State Deed Tax rate is 0.0034 of the purchase price ($3.40 per $1,000). On a $500,000 sale, the Deed Tax is $1,700.

Who pays the State Deed Tax in a Minnesota real estate transaction?

Under standard Minnesota purchase agreements (MNAR contracts), the seller is responsible for paying the State Deed Tax at closing. The tax is deducted directly from gross sales proceeds by the closing title company.

What is the minimum State Deed Tax in Minnesota?

Under Minn. Stat. § 287.21, deeds with total consideration of $3,000 or less (such as intra-family transfers or quitclaim deeds) carry a statutory minimum State Deed Tax of $1.65.

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Minnesota State Deed Tax Calculator (2026 Statutory Rates)

State Deed Tax comes straight out of your seller net proceeds at closing. (No surprises.) Calculate your exact statutory transfer tax under Minn. Stat. § 287.21 across Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott, and all 87 Minnesota counties.

Calculate Your Statutory Deed Tax

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Property Sale / Contract Price ($)

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Minnesota Property County

County Jurisdiction:Hennepin County

Statutory Tax Rate:$3.30 per $1,000 (0.33%)

Minimum Tax Rule:$1.65 (For sales ≤ $3,000)

Estimated State Deed TaxStatutory § 287.21

$1,485.00

This amount is collected by the title company at closing and remitted directly to the Hennepin County Treasurer.

Gross Sale Price:$450,000

Applied Rate (Hennepin County):$3.30 / $1k

Net Seller Deduction:-$1,485.00

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Hennepin & Ramsey vs. Other Counties

Hennepin and Ramsey County charge a statutory rate of 0.0033 ($3.30 per $1,000 of sale price). All other 85 Minnesota counties charge 0.0034 ($3.40 per $1,000). On a $500,000 sale, Hennepin/Ramsey tax is $1,650 vs $1,700 elsewhere.

Who Pays Deed Tax in Minnesota?

Under standard Minnesota Association of Realtors (MNAR) purchase agreements, the seller pays the State Deed Tax. The buyer pays the Mortgage Registry Tax (0.0023 of the loan amount).

Exemptions & Low-Value Deeds

Deeds transferring property for consideration of $3,000 or less (such as intra-family quitclaim deeds) carry a flat minimum State Deed Tax of $1.65 under Minn. Stat. § 287.21 Subd. 1.

Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for informational and planning purposes only and reflects Minn. Stat. § 287.21 statutory rates. I am a licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent, not an attorney or CPA. For formal legal or tax counsel regarding real estate conveyances, please consult a qualified Minnesota legal or tax professional.

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