Chula Vista is located in San Diego County, California. The transfer tax applied to real estate sales is the California Documentary Transfer Tax at $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price (0.11%), collected by San Diego County at deed recording. Chula Vista does not levy an additional city-level transfer tax. To estimate your tax, multiply the sale price by 0.0011.
In Chula Vista, it is customary for the seller to pay the Documentary Transfer Tax, though this can be negotiated between the buyer and seller. The allocation is generally set out in the purchase agreement and confirmed through escrow. Parties should review their closing documents to understand who is responsible for the tax.
Some Chula Vista real estate transactions may be exempt from the Documentary Transfer Tax. Common exemptions include interspousal transfers, transfers to domestic partners, gift deeds, transfers to or from revocable living trusts, and certain business reorganizations. Contact a title company or real estate attorney to verify if your transaction qualifies for an exemption.