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Closing Cost in Kansas

Kansas does not impose a state-level real estate transfer tax or any mortgage registration tax, making the effective rate 0% for those specific charges. The mortgage registration tax previously codified at K.S.A. § 79-3102 was repealed effective January 1, 2019, following a phaseout completed under 2014 HB 2240. No state statute currently authorizes a transfer tax or registration fee at closing. Local recording fees and other standard charges may still apply, but those are governed by separate local ordinances and fee schedules. The official source at the Kansas Revisor of Statutes outlines the relevant law. The worked example below demonstrates the calculation using the verified rate. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own closing costs based on your property and location.

Governing authority

In Kansas, the closing cost rule is set by Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax. Mortgage Registration Tax (K.S.A. § 79-3102) was repealed effective 2019-01-01 per 2014 HB 2240 (phaseout completed Jan. 1, 2019).. The verified packet cites Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax. Mortgage Registration Tax (K.S.A. § 79-3102) was repealed effective 2019-01-01 per 2014 HB 2240 (phaseout completed Jan. 1, 2019). (https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch28/028_001_0015.html).

Kansas closing cost: the verified value is 0% under Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax. Mortgage Registration Tax (K.S.A. § 79-3102) was repealed effective 2019-01-01 per 2014 HB 2240 (phaseout completed Jan. 1, 2019).. The verified packet cites Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax. Mortgage Registration Tax (K.S.A. § 79-3102) was repealed effective 2019-01-01 per 2014 HB 2240 (phaseout completed Jan. 1, 2019). (https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch28/028_001_0015.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the closing cost calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.