Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida. Florida's Documentary Stamp Tax applies to all real estate transfers at $0.70 per $100 of consideration (0.70%). The tax is collected by Orange County at the time of deed recording. There is a minimum tax of $0.70. Neither Orlando nor Orange County imposes an additional local transfer tax beyond the state rate.
In Orlando and throughout most of Florida, the documentary stamp tax is customarily paid by the seller at closing. This is negotiable, and the purchase agreement may assign the obligation to the buyer or split the cost between both parties. Buyers and sellers should confirm payment responsibilities with their closing agent or real estate attorney.
Certain Orlando real estate transactions may be exempt from the Florida Documentary Stamp Tax. Common exemptions include transfers between spouses, transfers to qualifying governmental entities, gifts with no monetary consideration, and certain qualifying nonprofit transfers. Consult a Florida real estate attorney or title company to determine whether your transaction qualifies for an exemption.