What are the property registration fees in Jordan?
A sale pays a land registration fee of up to 3% of the estimated value (apartments and homes up to 150 m² are exempt under a 2022 Department rule, with the excess at 3%) and a property sale tax of 3%, so up to 6% in official charges if both fall on you. On a JD 175,000 apartment that is about JD 10,500 in total. Buyer and seller agree who pays each, and agent and legal fees come on top.
Sources: Petra: land registration fees · DLS: property sale tax cut · DLS: fee and exemption notice, 31 March 2022 · Department of Lands and Survey.
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Registration fee rates by transaction type
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sale | 3% |
| Sale between ascendants, descendants and partners | 0.5% |
| Exchange | 0.5% |
| Gift between ascendants | 1% |
| Gift | 2% |
| Inheritance transfer | 0.2% |
| Withdrawal from co-ownership | 0.5% |
| Bequest | 3% |
| Partition | 0.3% |
| Subdivision | 0.5% |
Rates from the amended land registration fees law approved by the Senate on 29 January 2023 (Petra). Apply to the estimated value set by the Department.
What buying costs on top of the price
| Price | Registration fee (3%) | 3% sale tax | Total charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD 100,000 | JD 3,000 | JD 3,000 | JD 6,000 |
| JD 175,000 | JD 5,250 | JD 5,250 | JD 10,500 |
| JD 250,000 | JD 7,500 | JD 7,500 | JD 15,000 |
| JD 400,000 | JD 12,000 | JD 12,000 | JD 24,000 |
Use the calculator for your own price. Agent, lawyer and valuation fees are extra.
Fixed fees at the Land Department
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Consolidation and re-registration of ownership | JD 20 each |
| Title search per parcel group in one village | JD 3 (JD 4 for all basins) |
| Registry extract | JD 2 |
| Survey and measurement | JD 5 |
| Registration deed | JD 1.5 |
| Land plan | JD 3 |
| Change statement | JD 2 |
| Plates and index | JD 7 |
What the sale tax is and what it excludes
The rate
3%, reduced from 4% under a draft law the Cabinet approved in December 2022, according to the Department of Lands and Survey.What is excluded
Subsequent sales through murabaha contracts by Islamic banks and financial institutions are excluded.Refunds
The Department can refund the tax collected on incomplete transactions.Check the date
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What are the property registration fees in Jordan?
A land registration fee of 3% of the estimated value on a sale, under the 2023 amendment to the registration fees law, plus a separate property sale tax of 3%, cut from 4%. Who pays each is agreed between buyer and seller, and agent, lawyer and valuation fees come on top. This guide →
How much is the property transfer fee in Jordan?
The registration fee is 3% of the estimated value for a sale, and lower for transfers between close relatives (0.5%), gifts (1% to 2%) and inheritance (0.2%). The property sale tax is a further 3% on a sale. Cost calculator →
Who pays the registration fee and sale tax in Jordan?
The law does not fix the split in the sources we found, so buyer and seller agree it, often sharing the cost. Write it into the sales agreement before you sign, and confirm with the Department of Lands and Survey. How to buy property →
What is the property sale tax in Jordan?
A tax on the sale of real estate, which the Department of Lands and Survey reports was reduced from 4% to 3% in a draft law approved in December 2022. Subsequent sales through murabaha contracts by Islamic banks are excluded. Check the current rate with the Department. This guide →
How much does it cost to buy a JD 175,000 apartment in Jordan in fees?
A registration fee of up to 3% is JD 5,250 and a 3% sale tax is JD 5,250, so JD 10,500 in all if both fall on the buyer, a total of JD 185,500 before agent and legal fees. JD 175,000 is about the median asking price of a three-bedroom in Amman. Cost calculator →
Are there fee exemptions for apartments or inheritance?
Yes for smaller apartments: a Department of Lands and Survey notice (31 March 2022) says apartments and stand-alone homes up to 150 m² (excluding services) are exempt from the registration fee, with the fee on the excess reduced to 3%. News reports say the Cabinet added a 50% reduction for apartments above 150 m² in November 2024, but we could not confirm those measures are still in force. The 2023 amendment also cuts inheritance transfers to 0.2% and sets lower rates between close relatives. Ask the Department which applies to your sale. Residency by property →
Do foreigners pay higher property fees in Jordan?
We found no higher registration fee for foreigners. They need the Interior Minister's approval and may have extra legal costs, but the 3% fee and 3% tax are charged on the same estimated value. Foreign buyers →
What other costs come with buying property in Amman?
Agent commission, lawyer and valuation fees (all negotiable), plus small fixed charges at the Department such as JD 2 for a registry extract, JD 5 for survey and measurement and JD 3 for a land plan, depending on the transaction. Due diligence checklist →