Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California. The applicable transfer tax is the California Documentary Transfer Tax at $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price (0.11%), collected by Los Angeles County at deed recording. The City of Glendale does not levy an additional city-level transfer tax. To calculate your tax, multiply the sale price by 0.0011.
In Glendale, the seller customarily pays the Documentary Transfer Tax at closing, though this is negotiable between buyer and seller. The purchase agreement and escrow instructions will specify who is responsible for payment. Parties should review their closing documents carefully before finalizing the transaction.
Certain Glendale real estate transactions may be exempt from the Documentary Transfer Tax. Common exemptions include transfers between spouses or domestic partners, gifts without consideration, transfers to or from revocable living trusts, and qualifying corporate reorganizations. Consult a real estate attorney or title company to verify eligibility for an exemption.