Berkeley Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Berkeley sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked

Sale price (USD)

Who pays in Berkeley

California law does not assign it. In Southern California the seller usually pays; in the Bay Area it is often split.

What catches people out

The $1.7 million threshold took effect on January 1, 2026 and is adjusted every year. Older guides show a lower line. Because the higher rate applies to the entire price, a sale at $1,700,001 pays about $17,000 more than one at $1,700,000.

Sources

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder, City Real Property Conveyance Tax
“Several cities impose their own city real property transfer tax at full value.”

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder, Notice of Fee Increases
“Effective January 1, 2026, documentary transfer tax rates will change for the following: City of Berkeley ... $1,700,000 and less $15.00 per $1,000 of full value* | $1,700,001 and above $25.00 per $1,000 of full value*”

Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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