Chicago Metropolitan Area - 2024 Transfer Taxes

Final water reading and water bill must be paid sewer inspection required – 2 weeks prior to closing call 630-693-7530 permit release required Copy of state declaration and deed required if exempt. $50 fee for exempt stamp as of 7-1-11.

https://www.addisonadvantage.org

Final water reading and bill must be paid copy of sales contract required has local form $15 charge for exempt stamp no personal checks.

https://villageofalsip.org/ Local Form http://villageofalsip.org/Transfer%20Tax%20Declaration%20Form%20V1.pdf

Final water reading and bill must be paid Seller must request Statement of Open Accounts – contact village 5 days prior to closing has local form state declaration (original or copy) signed by at least one party required with legal attached $30 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.aurora-il.org Local Form: https://www.aurora-il.org/925/Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax

Sums due must be paid final water reading state declaration and copy of deed or contract required has local form has exempt stamp.

https://www.bartlettil.gov/ Local Form: https://www.bartlettil.gov/government/finance-department/finance-department-frequently-requested-forms

50.00 per transactionWater bills must be paid inspection required has local form has exempt stamp.

http://www.villageofbedfordpark.com Local Form: http://villageofbedfordpark.com/business-forms/

Final water reading Water bill and sums due paid home and sidewalk inspection required has local form original or copy of deed and state declaration required $10 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.vil.bellwood.il.us/

Pre-sale home and sump pump inspection – only performed on Mondays allow 14 days for inspections $253.00 per transaction original deed and PTAX required water bills, fines, etc. must be paid compliance stamp.

https://www.berkeley.il.us

Final water reading; property inspection and water service inspection required; has local form; original deed, survey, buyer form, and PTAX required; $25 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.berwyn-il.gov Local Form: https://berwyn-il.gov/?q=forms

Final meter reading sums due must be paid PTAX and deed required has local form $50 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.bolingbrook.com Local Form: https://www.bolingbrook.com/forms_permits

NOT A TRANSFER TAX Inspection certificate and fee (based on property) $175 certification of compliance stamp Final water bill and outstanding debts paid original deed required. Appt. required.

https://broadview-il.gov/

NOT A TRANSFER TAX Inspection required to obtain Certificate of Compliance final water bill and outstanding debts paid. As of 9-1-21, a Municipal Debt Satisfaction Cert. ($10 fee) required for deed.

https://brookfieldil.gov/

Water bill and outstanding debts paid copy of deed and PTAX required has local form has exempt stamp

http://www.vbg.org Local Form: https://www.vbg.org/your_government/village_services/administrative_services/real_estate_transfer_tax.php

Final water reading 72 hours prior to closing Has local form original deed required if exempt no personal checks.

http://www.burbankil.gov

NOT A TRANSFER TAX Requires final water reading/inspection. See Local Ordinance 2021-5 published 8/2/21

https://www.vil.burlington.il.us/

Final water reading has local form copy of signed, and notarized deed copy of contract cash or money order required.

http://villageofburnham.com Local Form: http://villageofburnham.com/village-departments/village-clerk/

Water bill must be paid inspection required state declaration form required 2 copies of deed required has local form need plat of survey no personal checks $50 fee for exempt stamps.

https://www.calumetcity.org Local Form: https://calumetcity.org/dept-direct/calumet-city-department-directory-department-of-inspectional-services/

Final water reading required inspection required ($100) has local form no personal checks $15 exemption stamp.

http://www.calumetparkvillage.org

Water meter reading (2 day notice required), water, sewer and sums due must be paid has local form copy of sales contract and PTAX required $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.carolstream.org Local Form: https://www.carolstream.org/departments/finance/local-taxes/real-estate-transfer-tax

Water reading sums due must be paid original deed and PTAX required has local form.

https://www.channahon.org Local Form: https://www.channahon.org/285/Government-Business-Forms

Water/Sewer bills must be paid water certificate required compliance w/ building registration ordinance has local form applicable to some leaseholds certificate of zoning compliance required for non-condo residential resales has exempt stamp.

https://www.cityofchicago.org Local Form: https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/svcs/ez_dec.html

Water bill must be paid inspections required ($100) has local form copy of deedhas exempt stamp.

https://www.cityofchicagoheights.org Local Form: https://cityofchicagoheights.org/171/Transfer-Stamp

When selling or buying a home, apartment building, condominium, or business, be sure to call the Village Hall for a final water reading. A deposit is required for all new water services established in the Village. A senior citizen discount is available, but you must be age 65 or older and reside in the home. Forms are available at the Village Hall

https://www.chicagoridge.org/168/Water-Service

Water bill must be paid. Original deed, PTAX, and "basement/attic affidavit" required Certificate of compliance & inspection required for many types of transactions, including (according to the ordinance) a mortgage refinancing inspection scheduled 30 days prior to closing Has local form $50 fee for exempt stamp No cash accepted.

https://thetownofcicero.com/ Local Form: https://thetownofcicero.com/departments/building-department/

Final water reading sums due must be paid $50 inspection copy of contract and declaration required has local form $50 exemption no personal checks.

https://www.countryclubhills.org Local Form: https://countryclubhills.org/departments-services/city-clerk/transfer-tax/

$50.00 per transactionWater, sewer, and weed cutting charges must be paid (receipts required) $100 pre-sale inspection has local form has exempt stamp.

https://www.countryside-il.org Local Form: https://www.countryside-il.org/download/470/

Final water reading (allow 5 days) code violations must be cured inspection required if residential rental has local form need IL PTAX form and county declaration plat of survey required $10 fee for exempt stamp

https://www.desplaines.org Local Form: https://www.desplaines.org/government/citydept/finance/info.htm

Water bill must be paid; $150 housing inspection fee before stamps may issue (allow 5 days); copy of deed and contract required; has local form; $10 fee even if exempt

https://vodolton.org/

$25.00 per transactionWater bill and other sums due must be paid has local form final water reading $100 zoning compliance form required has exempt stamp.

https://www.easthazelcrest.com Local Form: https://www.easthazelcrest.com/index.asp?SEC=DB2D2489-1A5F-49BC-B941-B34AEFAC6295&Type=B_BASIC

Final water reading sums due must be paidProperty search for code violations stamp required ($0) has local form has exempt stamp.

https://www.cityofelgin.org Local Form: https://www.cityofelgin.org/documentview.asp?DID=9

Water and sewer bills must be paid final water reading 3-5 days prior to closing has local form copy of deed and PTAX required water/sewer affidavit required $10 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.elkgrove.org Local Form: https://www.elkgrove.org/home/showdocument?id=6194

Tax exemption basis must be stated on face of deed; Sums due must be paid; final water reading; inspection required; copy of signed sales contract required; deed and PTAX required; has local form

https://www.elmhurst.org Local Form: https://www.elmhurst.org/592/Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax

Water, sewer, other bills must be paid; deed and water reading required; two inspections required; copy of deed and PTAX required; has local form; $35 fee for exempt stamp.

Buyer’s phone number required.

https://www.elmwoodpark.org Local Forms: https://www.elmwoodpark.org/files/forms/Real%20Estate/Real%20Estate%20Transfer%20Declaration%20(recto).pdf

Water bill and sums due must be paid has local form original deed and 1 copy required $100 exempt stamp.

https://www.cityofevanston.org Local Form: https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showdocument?id=36622

Final water reading: $50.00 housing inspection required $50 zoning compliance has local form no personal checks has exempt stamp.

http://www.evergreenpark-ill.com Local Form: http://www.evergreenpark-ill.com/DocumentCenter/View/746

Water reading required at least 5 days prior to close Inspection required (fee) has local form City provides a letter and compliance stamp has exempt stamp

https://www.forestpark.net Local Form: https://www.villageofforestpark.com/419/Transfer-Stamps

$80 per transaction $75 pre-sale inspection required Order final water bill at least 5 days in advance Submit current survey and original deed to building department at least 3 days prior to closing Fee for Seal on Deed has exempt stamp.

https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com Pre-Sale Inspection Info/Forms: https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/assets/1/7/DIS-1017_pre-sale_insp_app2.PDF

Water, sewer, parking tickets and other sums

due must be paid; sales contract or deed required; has local form; clearwater inspection must be conducted on homes prior to obtaining transfer tax stamp.

http://www.glenellyn.org Local Form: http://www.glenellyn.org/201/Real-Estate-Transfer-Stamps

Certificate and Final Water Bill payment required for exemption Certificate of final payment attached to recording.

https://www.villageofglencoe.org

Water and sewer bills must be paid has local form copy of deed and PTAX required need plat of survey certificate of compliance by building dept. no personal checks $25 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.glendaleheights.org Local Form: https://glendaleheights.org/adminservices/transferstamps.asp

Occupancy inspection required (s35.0c) water bill must be paid has local form copy of contract required no personal checks $50 exempt stamp.

https://www.villageofglenwood.com Local Form: https://www.villageofglenwood.com/vertical/sites/%7B9A67F9D7-6325-4274-B3B2-1DBA9283F42A%7D/uploads/real_estate_transfer_declaration.pdf

Sums due must be paid original deed and PTAX has local form $10 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.hpil.org Local Form: https://www.hpil.org/DocumentCenter/View/1374

Tax due plus $60 Buyer's Expense for Administrative Processing Fee Water bill must be paid $150 inspection required copy of deed and contract required has local form $60 for exempt stamp

https://www.cityofharveyil.gov/ Local Forms: https://www.cityofharveyil.gov/building-inspectional-services/

Water bill must be paid $50 inspection required has local form deed and PTAX required $50 fee for exempt stamp no personal checks over $50.

https://www.harwoodheights.org Local Form: https://www.harwoodheights.org/building-department/real-estate-trsf-tax/

Water bill must be paid copy of deed required disclosure statement required water utility form required has local form has exempt stamp (must have original deed) no personal checks.

https://www.cityhpil.com Local Form: https://www.cityhpil.com/government/city_departments/finance/docs/RETT%20Declaration%20form.pdf

The transfer fee is applicable for town of Fort Sheridan Subdivision has local form inspection required copy of deed required no personal checks. Moratorium on transfer tax issues on January 1, 2012.

https://www.cityofhighwood.com

Final water reading and $20 inspection required (seller charge) provide plat of survey for inspection original deed and PTAX required has local form has exempt stamp

no personal checks.

https://www.hillside-il.org Local Form: https://www.hillside-il.org/files/2016/10/realestatetranferdeclarationform.pdf

No requirements for exempt transfers transfer tax, letter of inspection.

http://www.villageofhodgkins.org/

Water and garbage bill must be paid has local form copy of deed and PTAX required $10 exempt stamp.

https://www.hoffmanestates.org Local Form: https://www.hoffmanestates.org/home/showdocument?id=15224

Inspection Sticker - (no longer required)

http://www.indianheadpark-il.gov/

Village debts must be paid Final water bill can be paid at closing $50 Owners Transfer Inspection fee required.

https://www.villageofislandlake.com

Residential transfer information and disclosure form required before contract entered into if residential (single family, condominium or townhome) signed form required for purchase of stamps sums due must be paid final water reading original deed required has local forms. Water/Lien Letter required to purchase stamp. Letter good for 4 business dates from the date of the final meter reading.

https://www.joliet.gov Local Form: https://www.joliet.gov/home/showdocument?id=7212

Village debts must be paid $100 inspection required (inspection good for 6 months has local form.

http://www.villageofjustice.org

Deeds or other transfers executed and deliveredpursuant to contracts dated prior to 5/1/06 are exempt – even if recorded on or after 7-5-06 but only if recorded on or before 12-31-06 has local forms.$150 Home sanitary sewer inspection required water bill and sums due paid copy of deed and PTAX required. $50 exempt stamp (allow 3 days to process)

https://www.cityoflakeforest.com Local Forms: https://www.cityoflakeforest.com/government/departments/finance/real_estate_transfer_tax.php

Must obtain transfer certificate upon proof of payment for water, grass cutting, ambulance, property maintenance charges and judgments Transfer certificate submitted 3 days prior to closing Applies to all transfers of real property and beneficial interests in real property.

https://www.villageoflansing.org

Final water reading 5 days prior to close Water bill must be paid PTAX required.

https://www.lincolnshireil.gov

Ordinance 2006-2711 DOC #0616716038 $20 Certificate of Payment Expires if not recorded within 20 days of issuance water bill and all village debs paid Schedule water reading 1 week before closing.

https://www.lincolnwoodil.org

Inspection required ($100 fee to Seller) HVAC inspection required Termite inspection required Water bill must be paid.

https://www.villageoflyons-il.net

TITLE 15 SS 151.22 requires inspections to get

occupancy permit - inspection fee $400 water bill paid and $50 water stamp required; copy of deed or contract required; has local form – only available at village hall.

https://www.cityofmarkham.net

https://www.cityofmarkham.net/DocumentCenter/View/575/Transfer-Stamp-Application-

Transfer tax imposed 6.1.2021

https://www.villageofmatteson.org/

Water bill and village debts must be paid $90 inspection (allow 2-3 weeks) Certificate of Compliance required – provide original deed and PTAX has local form Allow 3 days to obtain stamps no personal checks has exempt stamp.

https://www.maywood-il.org Local Form: https://www.maywood-il.org/getattachment/Village-Services/Finance/Transfer-Stamps/Transfer-Stamps-Exemptions-Transactions.pdf.aspx

Water bill must be paid applicable to some leaseholds has local form Submit original deed and PTAX at least 3 days before closing $50 inspection required (request 2 weeks prior to closing) charge for some exemptions

https://villageofmccook.org/ Local Form: https://villageofmccook.org/clerks-office-administration/

Village inspection required; fees: $75 and up, allow two weeks $150 – residential inspection with no violations - $250 inspection with violation corrections – to the seller

https://www.melrosepark.org

PTAX, title commitment, and copy of deed required has local form buyer must contact village to arrange meeting (email clerk@mettawa.org) has exempt stamp No personal checks.

http://www.mettawa.org

Payment stamp ordinance effective 6-1-07 final water bill and village debts paid copy of deed required seller affidavit (smoke and carbon dioxide detectors) required has local form.

http://www.villageofmidlothian.net

Final water reading 2 days prior to closing; final water bill and village debts paid; $50 inspection required. Payment Stamp requires transferor to notify village 14 days prior to transfer. Ordinance is not clear if this applies to all properties or just residential. See Will City Doc #R2007095327

http://www.villageofmonee.org

Final water bill from village and final sewer bill from Fox Valley Metro.

http://www.ci.montgomery.il.us

Water bill and village debts paid has local form PTAX, sales contract, and copy of deed required contact village 5 days prior to closingno personal checks $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.mortongroveil.org Local Form: https://www.mortongroveil.org/government/transfer-stamp/

Water bill and village debts paid violations of property maintenance code must be resolved has local form, PTAX required $15 exempt stamp.

https://www.mountprospect.org Local Form: https://www.mountprospect.org/home/showdocument?id=382

Final water bill paid Completed Statement of Open Accounts and sales contract required Has local form has exempt stamp- requires Certificate for Exemption.

https://www.naperville.il.us Local Form: https://www.naperville.il.us/government/city-finances/taxes-fees-and-financial-forms/real-estate-transfer-tax/

Water bill must be paid inspection required (schedule 10 days prior to closing) PTAX required $35 occupancy permit fee (buyer charge) has local form $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.vniles.com Local Form: https://www.vniles.com/DocumentCenter/View/349

$25 inspection required (provide 15 day notice) sales contract and MLS listing sheet required has local form.

https://www.villageofnorridge.com Local Form: https://www.villageofnorridge.com/home/showdocument?id=4047

Water bill and village debts paid $50 inspection (seller charge) required copy of deed or contract required has local form no personal checks $50 exempt stamp.

https://www.northchicago.org

Final water bill paid $405 inspection required – schedule 14 days prior to closing original deed and copy of survey required.

https://northriverside-il.org Local Form: https://northriverside-il.org/sites/default/files/Real%20Estate%20Stamp%20Requirements.pdf

Final water bill paid Certificate of Compliance $250 inspection required – order 30 days prior to closing provide original deed no personal checks has exempt stamp.

https://www.northlakecity.com Local Form: https://www.northlakecity.com/pre-sale-inspections/

Requirement that Seller provide proof to Buyer that all water bills are paid. No Transfer Tax or stamp imposed as of 6-27-07

http://www.oak-forest.org

Water bill and village debts must be paid Final water reading 3 days prior to closing has local form provide copy of deed at least 7 days prior to closing no personal checks exempt letter required for exempt transaction.

https://www.oaklawn-il.gov Local Form: https://oaklawn-il.gov/departments/finance-and-administration/transfer-stamps

Final water and sewer reading inspection required if 4+ units has local form copy of contract and unsigned deed required $30 exempt stamp. Email local form, contract, and deed to waterbilling@oak-park.us before obtaining stamp.

https://www.oak-park.us Local Form: https://www.oak-park.us/sites/default/files/forms/2021-06-30-real-estate-transfer-tax-form-rev.pdf

Final water bill paid $50 inspection (good for 1 year)

https://www.olympia-fields.com

Final water bill paid $50 permit charge to seller inspection required on all properties – schedule 2 weeks prior to closing.

https://www.paloshillsweb.org

Sums due must be paid $100 inspection required has local form $15 exempt stampNo personal checks over $15.

http://www.villageofparkforest.com

Requirements that must be provided in advance - Full size survey, deed, MyDec/Ptax and title commitment (added 7-11-17)Water bill must be paid zoning inspection required has local form City requiring stamps for Sheriff’s deeds coming out of a foreclosure (added 7-1-10) $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.parkridge.us Local Form: https://www.parkridge.us/local_tax_information/index.php

Original notarized deed must be submitted has local form has exempt stamp.

http://www.peoriagov.org/ Local Form: http://www.peoriagov.org/content/uploads/2012/09/Updated-Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax-Form_1568313836_add.pdf

Ordinance requires notice to village clerk of intent to sell any residential property village debts paid; $150 village inspection fee to seller Certificate of Compliance.

https://www.villageofposen.org

All village debts paid Inspection required ($50 for condo, $75 for single family/townhome, $100 commercial) Must file Occupancy Inspection Application and then schedule inspection 14 days prior to closing.

https://richtonpark.org/

Water reading required inspection required has local form zoning inspection has exempt stamp (original deed and grantor/grantee statement required). Inspections: Mon. & Thurs.

https://www.vrf.us Local Form: https://www.vrf.us/forms/form/41

$50.00 flat fee for single family $100 flat fee for commercial $25 flat fee plus $25 for each unit for apt. bldg Water bill and other obligations must be paid copy of deed, survey, and PTAX required Inspection required has local form.

https://www.rivergroveil.gov Local Form: https://www.rivergroveil.gov/250/Property-Transfers

All village debts paid $200 inspection Must submit application 14 days prior to closing copy of deed and termite inspection required has exempt stamp (inspection required).

https://villageofriverdale.net/

Must provide updated survey (within 6 mos.), final inspection and water reading. Cert of Compliance w/Zoning Code and deed must be stamped prior to close. Cost is $325

https://www.riverside.il.us

Inspection required - $25 stamp fee and $80 inspection fee – both Seller fees

https://www.robbins-il.com

Water bill and village debts must be paid copy of deed and PTAX required has local form $50 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.cityrm.org Local Form: https://www.cityrm.org/599/Real-Estate-Transfer-Stamps

Water bill and village debts must be paid local clearance letter issued by Village original deed and PTAX required $40 exempt stamp.

https://www.romeoville.org Local Forms: https://www.romeoville.org/213/Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax-Guidelines

Water bill must be paid copy of contract and legal description required PTAX required has local form $10 exempt stamp.

http://www.villageofschaumburg.com Local Form: https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/government/finance/real-estate-transfer-stamp

Water bill must be paid has local form copy of deed and PTAX required $15 exempt stamp.

https://www.skokie.org Local Form: https://www.skokie.org/1237/Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax

Transfer Certificate required prior to any transfer of property. Village requires 3 days to process certification. Fax:(708) 210-1019.

https://www.southholland.org

Final water reading 3 days before closing $25 zoning inspection original deed, PTAX, and copy of sales contract required has local form no personal checks $25 fee for exempt stamp.

https://www.villageofstickney.com

Final water reading $50 inspection original deed and PTAX required has exempt stamp.

http://www.vosp.us Local Form: http://www.vosp.us/residents/moving/

Water bill and village debts must be paid has local form PTAX and copy of deed required $10 for exempt stamp.

http://www.streamwood.org Local Form: http://www.streamwood.org/Reference/Forms/RealEstateTransferTax.aspx

Final water bill paid $50 inspection required Certificate of Compliance.

https://summit-il.org/

Copy of sales contract and deed required has local form has exempt stamp.

https://cityofsycamore.com Local Form: https://cityofsycamore.com/real-estate-transfer-tax/

All sums due must be paid $250 inspection required has local form $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.university-park-il.com

Final water bill paid $50 inspection Must obtain Certificate of Complianceprepare Closing Bill Request form.

http://www.invillapark.com

Final water bill paid $75 inspection required has local form.

http://wauconda-il.gov

Final water bill must be paid $100 inspection zoning letter required (must be requested prior to listing).

https://www.waukeganil.gov

Final water reading 2 days prior to closing All village debts paid Inspection required ($0.11 per sq. ft. fee) Deed Certification from required has exempt stamp.

https://www.westchicago.org Inspection Form: https://westchicago.org/departments/community-development/selling-and-buying-a-home/selling-a-home/

Final water reading and water bill paid Inspection required ($225 for single family and condos) original deed required has local form has exempt stamp. Plat of survey required with inspection.

http://www.westchester-il.org

Water bill and village debts must be paid has local form PTAX required Utility Account Application form required $25 exempt stamp.

http://www.wheaton.il.us Local Form: https://www.wheaton.il.us/299/Real-Estate-Transfer-Tax-Stamps

Real estate transfer certificate required must allow 7 business days to issue. As of 9-1-15, village requires original Deed to be submitted in order to purchase transfer certificate water, sewage, and garbage bills paid no personal checks.

https://www.wheelingil.gov Local Form: https://www.wheelingil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/166/Application-for-Real-Estate-Transfer-Certificate-PDF?bidId=

Water bill and other invoices must be paid has local form ORD #88-0-27 has exempt stamp.

https://www.wilmette.com Local Form: https://www.wilmette.com/finance/tax-information/real-estate-tax/

Water reading required all village debts paid $75 or average of last 2 bills deposit towards final water bill deed and PTAX required has local form $10 exempt stamp.

https://www.woodridgeil.gov/ Local Form: https://www.woodridgeil.gov/my_government/finance/real_estate_transfer_stamps.php

No fee need certificate of payment for water and sewer - $20.00 fee.

http://www.villageofworth.com