Chicago Metropolitan Area - 2026 Transfer Taxes

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/files/assets/oakpark/v/1/finance/2023-03-13-real_estate_transfer_tax_form.pdf

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

https://www.olympia-fields.com

Transfer tax does not apply to current Oswego residents moving within Oswego

as long as they’ve lived in their residence for a year or more. Must submit online request; PTAX required; Any open invoices must be paid; original deed required; has exempt stamp.

Transfer tax does not apply to current Oswego residents moving within Oswego

as long as they’ve lived in their residence for a year or more. Must submit online request; PTAX required; Any open invoices must be paid; original deed required; has exempt stamp.

A portion of Palatine is within Rolling Meadows Jurisdiction and subject to Rolling Meadows Real Estate transfer tax. Sellers of Palatine property paying Rolling Meadows water are subject to this transfer tax or see page 4 of the RM transfer tax declaration.

Link for those Palatine addresses affected by RM transfer tax (page 4):

http://ilrollingmeadows.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/211

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: http://www.parkridge.us/assets/1/Documents/PropertyTransfer%20FillIn11152017.pdf

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

www.ci.peoria.il.us Local Form: https://www.peoriacounty.org/238/Recording-Forms

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;

Inspections: Mon. & Thurs.; Has exempt stamp (original deed and grantor/grantee statement required). No fee for exempt stamp.

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.  Start the process 2-3 weeks prior to closing. Cert of Compliance w/Zoning Code and deed must be stamped prior to close. Cost is $325. Has $5 exempt stamp. For exempt stamp need original deed and letter supporting exemption.

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