Chicago Metropolitan Area - 2026 Transfer Taxes

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

https://www.channahon.org Local Form: http://www.channahon.org/i-want-to/government-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/

All final water bills are to be paid and affixed with a transfer certificate stamp (at no cost), prior to closing on the property. Beginning June 1, 2022, all final water bills must be ordered 7 days prior to the closing date. Once submitted the final bill will be ready to be paid and stamped 24 hours prior to the closing date.

https://www.clarendonhills.us/final

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 transaction; Water, sewer, and weed cutting charges must be paid (receipts required); has local form; has exempt stamp; no personal checks; final $20 reading.

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

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 2-3 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: http://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: httphttps://www.elmhurst.org/index.asp?NID=592s://www.elmhurst.org/index.asp?NID=592

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

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

Zoning administrator's approval and inspection required for multi-family, commercial and industrial properties; pre-sale inspection required for single-family; 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. Exempt stamp requires original deed and explanation letter.

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/2009_Finance/Real_Estate_Transfer_Stamps.html