A Florida-specific transfer tax on real estate transactions. The rate is $0.70 per $100 of the sale price (or $0.60 per $100 in Miami-Dade County). On a $400,000 home, documentary stamp tax is approximately $2,800. This is typically paid by the seller on the deed and by the buyer on the mortgage note.
Definition reviewed by Renzo Johnson, Licensed MLO, NMLS #PENDING. Last updated February 2026.