Florida county guide
Washington County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Washington County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Washington County is a rural, inland county in the Florida Panhandle with about 25,529 residents, based on 2024 Census ACS 5-year data. Chipley is the county seat. Most homes for sale are single-family houses and land parcels in small towns and unincorporated areas rather than condos.
Main cities: Chipley, Vernon, Caryville, Ebro, Wausau
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $1,825 | $1,540 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $3,825 | $3,300 |
Deed doc stamps are $0.70 per $100 of the price and are normally paid by the seller. In Washington County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at Florida's promulgated rate. Buyers with a loan also pay $0.35 per $100 on the note and 0.2% intangible tax. Property tax uses the county's typical millage less the $50,000 homestead exemption, so it's an estimate; check the property appraiser for any parcel.
Flood risk
Parts of the county lie along the Choctawhatchee River, Holmes Creek and the many lakes, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone for a parcel and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Washington County?
- On a $350,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,450 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Washington County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $350,000 it's about $1,825 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Census Reporter: Washington County, FL profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Washington County Property Appraiser
- Washington County Clerk of Court
- Washington County, Florida Directory
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.