Real Property Transfer Tax (Documentary Transfer Tax)
Description and rate
This is a tax on each sale or transfer of real property within the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica rate is $3.00 per $1,000 of property sale.
Payment information
Los Angeles County collects the City's portion and its own portion (Los Angeles County rate is $1.10 per $1,000).
Exemptions
This Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office notice provides information about tax exemptions.
Reference
Real Property Transfer Tax Municipal Code
For more questions, contact the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder's Office.