Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinances
All data confirmed with municipalities April 2017. “Last update” field indicates date of most recent change from municipality.
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County or Municipality | Tax Amount | Legal Reference | Where to Purchase Stamps | Exempt Stamp Required? | Non-Compliance Penalties | Party Liable for Payment | Special Requirements | Effective Date | Pre-Transfer Inspection Required | Notes |
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Barrington 200 S. Hough St. Barrington, IL 60010-4399 847.304.3400 www.barrington-il.gov Last Update: 02/03/2011 |
None | No | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
None |
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Bartlett 228 S. Main St. Bartlett, IL 60103-4495 630.837.0800 www.village.bartlett.il.us Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (no rounding) | Bartlett Municipal Code 12-1-1 | Village Hall | Yes | 1% monthly interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Deed will not be recorded. Recorded lien. Fine up to $500. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. All sums due must be paid. Copy of deed or contract and PTAX required. | 05/01/1994 | No | |
Batavia 100 N. Island Ave. Batavia, IL 60510-1972 630.454.2000 www.cityofbatavia.net Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | No | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
None |
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Beach Park 11270 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL 60099-3358 847.746.1770 www.villageofbeachpark.com Last Update: 12/09/2024 |
No Stamps Required | No | Zoning certificate required at least two weeks before sale. See Notes. | Yes, $50 (add $175 if property vacant six months or more). Apply ten days before sale. |
Zoning Certificate Application Buyer must apply for water and sewer and pay $100 deposit. Seller must give forwarding address to the Village and pay water bill and any other fees due. |
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Bedford Park 6701 S. Archer Ave. Bedford Park, IL 60501-1936 708.458.2067 www.villageofbedfordpark.com Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$50.00 | Bedford Park Mun. Code 5-21-1 | Village Clerk | Yes | Fine of not less than $50 nor greater than $1,000. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. | 03/21/1996 | Yes (No fee) |
None |
Bellwood 3200 Washington Blvd. Bellwood, IL 60104-1984 708.547.3500 www.vil.bellwood.il.us Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (no rounding) | Bellwood Mun. Code Title III Ch. 35-110 | Village Hall Water Department | Yes. $10 | Creates lien on property. 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Fine of $200-$1,000. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill and all sums due must be paid. Original deed, signed and notarized, PTAX, and original Plat of Survey required. Public sidewalk inspection required. | 05/01/1996 | Yes. $125 |
None |
Bensenville 12 S. Center St. Bensenville, IL 60106-1987 630.766.8200 www.bensenville.il.us Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | No |
None |
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Berkeley 5819 Electric Ave. Berkeley, IL 60163-1599 708.449.8840 www.berkeley.il.us Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
Compliance stamp issued upon inspection | Berkeley Ord. 99-27 | Village Hall | Yes (if quitclaim deed) | Deed will not be recorded. | Either | Original deed required prior to closing; all municipal bills and fines must be paid. Sump pump inspection and compliance stamp required. Certified funds or cash only. | 08/17/1999 | Yes. $300 |
none |
Berwyn 6700 26th St. Berwyn, IL 60402-0701 708.788.2660 www.berwyn-il.gov Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$10.000/1,000 | Berwyn Code of Ordinances Sec. 888.001 | City Hall, City Collector | Yes $100 | 0.5% per month interest and penalty equal to the amount of the tax. Recorded lien on property. | Seller | Obtain final water reading. Original deed, and completed PTAX and county tax forms required. All debts legally owed the city regarding the property must be paid. Payment by cash, cashier’s check, or money order only. | 03/08/1994 | Yes | |
Bloomingdale 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd. Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1487 630.893.7000 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | No | Seller | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
None |
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Blue Island 13051 S. Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406-1553 708.597.8606 www.blueisland.org Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$100, Certificate of Occupancy | Ord. No. 11-141 | City Hall, Building Department | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. All outstanding liens must be paid in full. Seller must make an appointment for inspection prior to sale. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. Single Family - $100; Two Units - $200; Three Units – $225; Four Units – $250; Five Units - $275; Six Unis $300. |
None |
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Bolingbrook 375 W. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440-3829 630.226.8434 www.bolingbrook.com Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
$$7.50/$1,000 (round to nearest $500) | Bolingbrook Ord. 91-025 | Bolingbrook City Finance Department (or ATG Chicago Loop office – form in Notes) | Yes $50 | 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Possible fine up to $500. | Buyer/Seller split 50/50 | Final water bill and all debts to village must be paid. Deed, copy of PTAX, clearance letter, and village Transfer Information and Disclosure required. | 05/05/1991 | No | |
Broadview 2350 S. 25th Ave. Broadview, IL 60155-3800 708.681.3600 broadview-il.gov/ Last Update: 08/31/2018 |
None | Broadview Mun. Code 13-1-2 | Building Department | Yes | Obtain village stamp (no cost) from building department after compliance certificate issued, final water bill and any outstanding debts paid to the village. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. Single-family unit: $100; Two- or three-family unit: $150; Four or more dwelling units: $225. |
None |
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Brookfield 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513-1688 708.485.7344 brookfieldil.gov/ Last Update: 08/20/2021 |
None | Yes | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. Buyer required to conduct its own private inspection and submit a Certificate of Resale Inspection (1-3 Units) form -- see Notes -- for all single-family (and any property of less than four units) transfers. For four or more units, the Village requires their own municipal inspection. NOTE: Effective September 1, 2021, all outstanding fees and bills must be paid before stamps will be issued. | 12/22/2006 | Yes, private inspection required by Buyer |
Download Certificate of Resale Inspection (1-3 Units) from Village of Brookfield Forms page |
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Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100 847.459.2500 www.vbg.org Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Buffalo Grove Mun. Code 3.44.080 | Village Hall | Yes | 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax and interest. | Seller | Obtain final water reading. All sums due village must be paid. Copy of deed or PTAX required. (Signature not required.) | 03/01/1992 | No | |
Burbank 6530 W. 79th St. Burbank, IL 60459-1198 708.599.5500 www.burbankil.gov Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (no rounding) No less than $100 | Burbank Mun. Code Article X, Sec. 14-107 | City Hall | No | 1% per month interest and penalty of 100% of tax. Tax lien on property. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. Original deed is required. No personal checks. | 05/12/1993 | No. | |
Burnham 14450 Manistee Ave. Burnham, IL 60633-2095 708.862.9150 villageofburnham.com/ Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (no rounding) | Burnham Mun. Code Article X, Sec. 86-341 | Village Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. | Buyer | Final water bill must be paid. Copy of fully signed declaration required. Cash or money order required. | 03/01/1988 | No |