Chicago Metropolitan Area - 2026 Transfer Taxes

Pre-sale inspection required for multi-unit building sales.

http://www.villageofschillerpark.com/159/mulit-family-dwelling-licenses

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

https://www.skokie.org Sample Local Form: https://www.skokie.org/VillageClerk.cfm

Must fill out application - $175 fee; copy of seller’s ID required; copy of sales contract required; If property is being sold as-is the buyer will need to sign an   affidavit after the inspection.

http://www.southchicagoheights.com/185/transfer-of-real-estate

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.

http://www.thevillageofsummit.com

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

Municipal Debt Satisfaction Certificate for all real estate transfers in Waterman. ORD# 2022-07.

https://villageofwaterman.

com/

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

http://wauconda-il.gov

Application for closing required.

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=

Schedule final water reading 2 weeks prior to close; 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/download/documents/Real_Estate_Transfer_Tax_Form_6-18-20151.pdf

Minimum of 48 hours required to process stamps; 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; $25 exempt stamp.

https://www.vil.woodridge.il.us Local Form: https://www.vil.woodridge.il.us/index.aspx?nid=135