Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinances
All data confirmed with municipalities March 2025. “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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East Hazel Crest 1904 W. 174th Street East Hazel Crest, IL 60429-1442 708.798.0213 www.easthazelcrest.com Last Update: 03/04/2025 |
$25 | East Hazel Crest Mun. Code Sec. 19-161 | Village Hall, Village Clerk | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. Fine not less than $200 nor more than $1,000. Interest will accumulate at rate of 1% per month. In addition, a penalty of 10% of the tax and interest due shall be assessed. | Buyer | Final water bill and any other liens or bills must be paid. Signed declaration. | 03/04/2025 | No | |
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Elgin 150 Dexter Ct. Elgin, IL 60120-5555 847.931.5639 www.cityofelgin.org Last Update: 10/26/2018 |
None | Elgin Mun. Code 4.26.020 | City Hall | Yes | Creates lien on property. 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Fine not less than $200 and not more than $1,000. | Seller | See "Notes" | 06/01/1995 | No |
A Real Estate Transfer Stamp must be obtained prior to the conveyance of any property located within Elgin city limits. Read full note |
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Elk Grove Village 901 Wellington Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3456 847.439.3900 www.elkgrove.org/ Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Elk Grove Village Code 3-2-5 | Village Hall | Yes. $10 | 1% interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Lien will be recorded. | Seller | Schedule final water reading 2 days before closing; bill must be paid. Copy of deed and PTAX required. No personal checks. | 07/01/1988 | No | |
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Elmhurst 209 N. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126-2755 630-530-3000 www.elmhurst.org Last Update: 03/17/2026 |
$1.50/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Elmhurst City Code Sec. 11.01 | City Clerk's online portal (see notes) | Yes $30 | Deed will not be recorded. Lien will be recorded. Fine up to $500. | Seller | Final water bill and all sums due city must be paid. Copy of deed, PTAX, and signed sales contract required. All information must be received 3 days before city will issue a stamp. | 01/01/2026 | Sump pump inspection only |
The City of Elmhurst Real Estate Transfer Tax shall not apply to those transactions or transfers exempt from the tax imposed by the State of Illinois Real Estate Transfer Tax Law (35 ILCS 200/31-1 et seq.). To complete an application for an exempt or non-exempt transfer stamp, please complete an application on the City’s online portal account here. You may begin your application at any time; however, the City requires all information to be received three (3) business days before issuing the stamp. Arrangements must be made for a final meter reading by calling 630.530.3111 or 630.530.3110. To make arrangements for sump pump inspection, please call 630.530.3020. Read more RE single-family transactions. |
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Elmwood Park 11 Conti Pkwy. Elmwood Park, IL 60707-4597 708.452.7300 www.elmwoodpark.org Last Update: 03/04/2025 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) No less than $35 | Elmwood Park Village Code 41A-1 | Village Hall | Yes. $35 | 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Fine of not more than $500. Lien will be recorded. Fine of $200-$1,000. | Seller | Final water and sewer bills and other municipal debts must be paid. Water bill must be paid the day before or day of closing. Copy of deed and PTAX required. No personal checks. | 03/04/2025 | Yes (No fee; two inspections required.) | |
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Evanston 2100 Ridge Ave., Rm. 1400 Evanston, IL 60201-2716 847.866.2925 www.cityofevanston.org Last Update: 04/26/2019 |
$5/$1,000 for sale price up to $1,500,000; $7/$1,000 for sale price $1,500,001 - $5,000,000; $9/$1,000 for sale price $5,000,001 and up | Evanston City Code 3-25-1 | City Clerk's Office | Yes. $100 | 10% of total bill fine, plus 1% interest monthly. Lien created. Deed will not be recorded. Fine of $200-$1,000. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. All sums due city must be paid. Personal checks accepted when sales price is below $1 million. | 01/01/2019 | No |
Request for Municipal Transfer Tax Stamp Purchase You may submit applications online, seven to ten business days prior to closing. |
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Evergreen Park 9418 S. Kedzie Ave. Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2324 708.422.1551 www.evergreenpark-ill.com Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) Minimum: $100 | Evergreen Park Mun. Code Ch. 11 Div. 3 Sec. 11-61 | Village Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. 1% per month interest. Lien will be recorded. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; water and sewer bills must be paid. No personal checks. | 02/01/1996 | Yes. $100 |
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