Fairfax County adds a county recordation tax of $0.083 per $100 on deeds of trust, on top of Virginia's $0.25 per $100 state tax, both charged on the amount borrowed, according to the Fairfax Circuit Court land records fee schedule.
Fairfax County layers a county recordation tax and two Northern Virginia regional fees on top of Virginia's state taxes, which changes the closing math on both sides of a purchase. For the Virginia rules that apply statewide, see DSCR loans in Virginia.
How much recordation tax applies to a Fairfax County rental loan?
On a deed of trust, Fairfax County charges a county recordation tax of $0.083 per $100 on top of the $0.25 per $100 state tax, both on the amount borrowed and rounded to the next highest $100.
| Loan amount | State tax at $0.25 per $100 | County tax at $0.083 per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $750 | $249 |
| $500,000 | $1,250 | $415 |
Exception: Lower rates can apply to some refinances. Get the closing figure from the title company.
According to the Fairfax Circuit Court, Land Records Fees (CCR A-50, effective 7/1/2026), as of October 2026.
What regional fees apply on a Fairfax County purchase?
On deeds, Fairfax adds a Regional WMATA Capital Fee of $0.10 per $100 and a Regional Congestion Relief Fee of $0.10 per $100, which Virginia's court fee schedule says are imposed on the grantor.
- Both fees come from Virginia statutes that apply only in eligible localities, Planning District 8 for the Congestion Relief Fee.
- The clerk's schedule does not list these fees on deeds of trust.
Exception: As a buyer, these fees fall on the seller under the state schedule; confirm how your contract allocates closing costs.
According to the Fairfax Circuit Court, Land Records Fees (effective 7/1/2026) for the rates and the Virginia courts deed fee schedule for who pays, as of October 2026.
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