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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Manteno 269 N. Main St. Manteno, IL 60950-1245 815.929.4800 www.manteno.govoffice.com Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
None | No | Two inspections required: (1) Fire Department must complete a carbon monoxide inspection; (2) The Village must complete a sidewalk inspection. Each has no cost. | 12/22/2006 | Yes |
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Markham 16313 Kedzie Ave. Markham, IL 60428-5598 708.331.4905 www.cityofmarkham.net Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
$50 Compliance Stamp | Markham Ord. 06-0-1857 | Penalty of less than $100 per day of non-compliance. | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. Inspection compliance stamp required. Deed will not be recorded without stamp. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $125 |
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Matteson 4900 Village Commons Matteson, IL 60443-2666 708.283.4900 www.vilageofmatteson.org Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading; all sums due village must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes - $75. Once completed, a certificate of occupancy is issued. |
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Maywood 40 Madison St. Maywood, IL 60153-2323 708.450.4405 www.maywood-il.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
$4.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Maywood Ord. Co-89-9 | Village Hall | Yes | 1.5% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Possible fine of $200-$1,000. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Original deed, PTAX, and transfer tax declaration form required. Certificate of Compliance must be obtained. No personal checks. | 06/15/1991 | Yes. $90 |
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McCook 5000 Glencoe Ave McCook, IL 60525-7801 708.447.9030 www.villageofmccook.org Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) No less than $100 | Village Code Article IV, Sec. 74-81 | Village Hall | Yes | Fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000. 1% per month interest. Lien recorded. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Real estate transfer tax form required. Original deed required. | 06/12/1980 | Yes. $20 | |
Melrose Park 1000 N. 25th Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160-3088 708.343.4000 www.melrosepark.org Last Update: 06/08/2017 |
None | Yes | Seller | Final water bill and all sums due village must be paid. Original deed and plat of survey required. All deeds, including exempt deeds, require a transfer stamp (unincorporated Leyden Township is exempt - contact the Village of Melrose for confirmation of the property's location). | 12/22/2006 | Yes, $150 |
Some properties with Melrose Park addresses are located in unincorporated areas and are subject to the Exempt Zoning Certificate in Leyden Township. |
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Mettawa 1000 Allanson Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060-3804 847.949.4015 www.mettawa.org Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Village Code Section 19.201 | Village Hall, Village Clerk's Office | Yes | 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Lien in amount of tax. Penalty of $200-$1,000. | Buyer | Final water bill must be paid. Personal checks will not be accepted. | 05/08/1996 | No |
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Midlothian 14801 Pulaski Rd. Midlothian, IL 60445-3499 708.385.8642 www.villageofmidlothian.net Last Update: 08/12/2014 |
None | Midlothian Ord. 1643 | Village Hall, Village Clerk’s Office | Yes | Fine of $100-$500 | See "Notes" | 06/01/2007 | No |
The Village of Midlothian requires that when real estate is transferred or sold within the Village, a property transfer stamp must be obtained by the property owner or agent. Read full note |
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Mokena 11004 Carpenter St. Mokena, IL 60448-1595 708.479.3900 www.mokena.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
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Monee 5130 W. Court Street Monee, IL 60449-8006 708.534.8303 www.villageofmonee.org Last Update: 09/13/2021 |
None | All liens must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $50 |
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Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053-2985 847.965.4100 www.mortongroveil.org Last Update: 12/06/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Village Code 1-10B-2 | Village Hall | Yes. $25 | 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Possible fine of $200-$500. Recorded lien on property. | Seller | Final water and sewer bills must be paid. Copy of PTAX and sales contract required. No personal checks. | 02/01/1988 | No | |
Mount Prospect 50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056-3266 847.392.6000 www.mountprospect.org Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Mount Prospect Village Code 8.801 | Village Hall (or downtown office) | Yes. $15 | Deed will not be recorded. Action by village to collect interest and penalties. Lien will be recorded. | Buyer | Obtain final water reading; all sums due village must be paid. Copy of PTAX required. | 05/01/1990 | No |
Request for Municipal Transfer Tax Stamp Purchase The Village of Mount Prospect Finance Department will not issue a Real Estate Transfer Tax Stamp for any property that has an unresolved Compliance Order or Notice of Violation. Since a transfer stamp will not be issued under any circumstances where violations are outstanding, the stamps must be purchased prior to the closing. |
Mundelein 440 E. Hawley St. Mundelein, IL 60060-2400 847.949.3200 www.mundelein.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
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