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Do I have to pay sales tax if I buy a home in Florida?
I want to buy a home in Florida. Do I have to pay sales tax on the purchase of said home?
Asked By Mark | DeLand, FL | 263 views | Buying | Updated 2 months ago
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Jason Craig
Coldwell Banker
Mark, the good news is you don’t pay sales tax when buying a home in Florida. What you will see are closing costs like documentary stamp tax on the deed (in Volusia County it’s $0.70 per $100 of purchase price) and fees if you’re taking out a mortgage. For example, on a $200,000 home in DeLand, deed stamps alone would run about $1,400. So no sales tax—but definitely budget for those closing costs.
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Bill Bambrick
William Bambrick, P.A.
As a real estate expert in Southwest Florida, I understand the importance of clarifying costs for homebuyers to ensure you can make informed decisions.
In Florida, you do not have to pay sales tax on the purchase of a home, whether it’s a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Real estate, including single-family homes, condos, and land, is considered real property under Florida law and is exempt from the state’s sales tax, which typically applies to tangible personal property and certain services.
In Florida, you do not have to pay sales tax on the purchase of a home, whether it’s a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Real estate, including single-family homes, condos, and land, is considered real property under Florida law and is exempt from the state’s sales tax, which typically applies to tangible personal property and certain services.
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Roger Pettingell
Coldwell Banker Realty
Hi Mark,
Great question! In Florida, you do not pay sales tax when purchasing a home. The purchase of real estate itself isn’t subject to sales tax.
What you will encounter are typical closing costs—things like doc stamps (documentary stamp tax on the deed), title insurance, recording fees, and lender-related fees if you’re financing. These are standard in Florida real estate transactions and are different from sales tax.
If you’d like, I’d be happy to walk you through what those costs typically look like in your price range so you can plan ahead with clarity. We can also recommend a great, experienced agent in your area who can help with this and anything else you might need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like us to connect you.
Great question! In Florida, you do not pay sales tax when purchasing a home. The purchase of real estate itself isn’t subject to sales tax.
What you will encounter are typical closing costs—things like doc stamps (documentary stamp tax on the deed), title insurance, recording fees, and lender-related fees if you’re financing. These are standard in Florida real estate transactions and are different from sales tax.
If you’d like, I’d be happy to walk you through what those costs typically look like in your price range so you can plan ahead with clarity. We can also recommend a great, experienced agent in your area who can help with this and anything else you might need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like us to connect you.
- 1 month ago
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Brent Downing
Keller Williams Wester Upstate
Nope—you do not have to pay sales tax when purchasing a home in Florida. Real estate, including land and permanent structures, is exempt from sales tax under Florida law because it’s not considered tangible personal property. You will have some closing costs, attorney and mortgage fees (depending if you get a mortgage). So while you dodge the sales tax bullet, these other costs can still add up. Want help estimating your total closing costs or comparing counties in Florida? I can break it down for you.
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Steve Conley
Compass
Great Question. There is not a sales tax to pay, but at closing there are "stamps" to be paid on the deed. Depending on the way your contract is written these may be paid by you or the seller. They are reffered to as "Doc stamps"
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
Nope!
Florida does not charge sales tax on the purchase of real estate. When you buy a home, you’ll be responsible for closing costs, property taxes, title fees, and possibly documentary stamp taxes, but not sales tax. This is one of the reasons Florida is considered tax-friendly for homeowners.
Florida does not charge sales tax on the purchase of real estate. When you buy a home, you’ll be responsible for closing costs, property taxes, title fees, and possibly documentary stamp taxes, but not sales tax. This is one of the reasons Florida is considered tax-friendly for homeowners.
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