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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Richton Park 4455 W. Sauk Trail Richton Park, IL 60471-1197 708.481.8950 www.richtonpark.org/ Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Liens and water bill must be paid. Heating certification and original deed required. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $75 |
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River Forest 400 Park Ave. River Forest, IL 60305-1798 708.366.8500 www.river-forest.us Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$1.00/$1,000 (round up by $1) | Village Code 11-2-2 | Village Clerk's Office, Village Hall | Yes | 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Possible fine of $200-$500. Recorded lien on property. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Copy of PTAX required. | 05/01/2003 | Yes |
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River Grove 2621 Thatcher River Grove, IL 60171-1698 708.453.8000 www.rivergroveil.gov Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
None | Village Code 7-21-3 | Village Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. | Seller | Transfer stamp issued when final water bill paid. Copy of deed and transfer declaration required. | 10/01/1997 | Yes. Single Family: $100; Other: See Notes. |
The Village of River Grove requires inspection and review of the original deed or document... Read full note See full list of transfer fees (as of 1-16-18). |
Riverdale 157 W. 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827-2392 708.841.2200 villageofriverdale.net/ Last Update: 04/30/2012 |
None | Yes | Final water bill must be paid prior to closing. Failure to comply with this requirement or requesting a special reading will result in an additional $25 service charge. Required transfer stamp will be issued upon satisfaction of Point of Sale requirements. | 12/22/2006 | Yes, $200 fee (see Point of Sale Packet) |
Allow at least two weeks for the property inspection appointment. |
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Riverside 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546-2299 708.447.2700 www.riverside.il.us Last Update: 02/14/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. Termite inspection and copy of deed required. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $200. A recent plat survey, done no longer than 6 months before closing, is also required to complete the inspection. |
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Robbins 3327 W. 137th St. Robbins, IL 60472-1699 708.385.8940 www.robbins-il.com/home Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$100 | Village Hall | Yes, $25 | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. City transfer declaration and copy of deed required. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $240 | |||
Rolling Meadows 3600 Kirchoff Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-2498 847.394.8500 www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Rolling Meadows Code of Ordinances 102-91 | City Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. Lien will be recorded. 1% interest per month and penalty of 10% of tax amount. $200 late fee will apply on the 31st of each month. | Seller | Final water and sewer bills must be paid. Copy of deed and PTAX required. | 06/01/1992 | Water reading only. | |
Romeoville 13 Montrose Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446-1390 815.886.7200 www.romeoville.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
$3.50/$1,000 (round to nearest $500) | Romeoville Ord. 04-0170 | Village Hall (or ATG Chicago Loop office – form in Notes) | Yes. $40 | Deed will not be recorded. 1.5% per month and penalty of 50% of tax amount. Fine of not more than $750 | Buyer | Final water bill and all municipal debts must be paid. | 06/01/2005 | No | |
Roselle 31 S. Prospect St. Roselle, IL 60172-2097 630.980.2000 www.roselle.il.us Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes, if vacant more than 60 days. |
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Rosemont 9501 W. Devon Ave. Rosemont, IL 60018-4823 847.825.4404 www.rosemont.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
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Round Lake Beach 1937 N. Municipal Way Round Lake Beach, IL 60073-4915 847.546.2351 www.villageofroundlakebeach.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $60 |
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Round Lake Heights 629 W. Pontiac Ct. Round Lake Heights, IL 60073-1305 847.546.1206 www.villageofroundlakeheights.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $75 |
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Round Lake Park 203 E. Lake Shore Dr. Round Lake Park, IL 60073-3031 847.546.2790 www.roundlakepark.us Last Update: 02/14/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $75 |
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