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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Sauk Village 21701 Torrence Ave. Sauk Village, IL 60411-4599 708.758.3330 www.saukvillage.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $50 |
none |
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Schaumburg 101 S. Schaumburg Ct. Schaumburg, IL 60193-1899 847.895.4500 www.ci.schaumburg.il.us Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$1.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1) | Village Code Title 3, Chapter 36 | Village Hall | Yes. $10 | Deed will not be recorded. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Legal description of property, city transfer declaration, and copy of PTAX required. | 10/01/1987 | No | |
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Schiller Park 9526 Irving Park Rd. Schiller Park, IL 60176-1984 847.678.2550 www.villageofschillerpark Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | 12/22/2006 | Yes, if new residence or condo conversion. |
none |
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Shorewood 903 W. Jefferson St. Shorewood, IL 60404-9705 815.725.2150 www.vil.shorewood.il.us Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Skokie 5127 Oakton P.O. Box 309 Skokie, IL 60077-0309 847.673.0500 www.skokie.org Last Update: 04/27/2022 |
$3.00/$1,000 (or fraction thereof) | Village Code Section 98-75 | Village Hall (or downtown office) | Yes. $15 | Lien goes with the property for the amount of the tax. 1% interest per month and penalty of 10% of tax amount. Fine of $200-$1,000. | Seller | City transfer declaration required. | 09/01/1989 | Yes, for rental properties |
Outstanding debt(s) owed to the village must be paid. |
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Sleepy Hollow 1 Thorobred Ln. Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118-1898 847.426.6700 www.sleepyhollowil.org/ Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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South Chicago Heights 3317 Chicago Rd. South Chicago Heights, IL 60411-5422 708.755.1880 www.southchicagoheights.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $175 |
none |
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South Elgin 10 N. Water St. South Elgin, IL 60177-1695 847.742.5780 www.southelgin.com Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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South Holland 16226 Wausau Ave. South Holland, IL 60473-2156 708.210.2900 www.southholland.org Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | South Holland Ord. 2010-6 | Village Clerk's Office, Village Hall | See "Notes" | 04/05/2010 | No |
Certificate of Payment from the Village is to be recorded with the Deed. Read full note |
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St. Charles 2 E. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174-1984 630.377.4400 www.st-charles.il.us Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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State of Illinois 101 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62702 217.782.2135 Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
$0.50/$500 | 35 ILCS 200/31-1 | County Building | Deed will not be recorded. Falsification is a Class B Misdemeanor. | Buyer or Seller (customarily Seller) | 09/18/1989 |
none |
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Steger 35 W. 34th St. Steger, IL 60475-1098 708.754.3395 www.villageofsteger.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $50 |
none |
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Stickney 6533 Pershing Rd. Stickney, IL 60402-4018 708.749.4400 www.villageofstickney.com Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1) | Stickney Mun. Code Ch. 78-121 | Village Hall | Yes. $25 | Deed will not be recorded. Fine of $50-$1000. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Original deed, PTAX, and county declaration, and copy of sales contract required. Signed letter of understanding and compliance required. | 08/01/1991 | Yes. $25 |
none |
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Stone Park 1629 N. Mannheim Rd. Stone Park, IL 60165-1184 708.345.5550 www.vosp.us Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
$4.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Village Code Section 35.100 | Village Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. PTAX and original deed required. | 05/01/1995 | Yes. $50 |
none |
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Streamwood 301 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood IL 60107-3096 630.837.0200 www.streamwood.org Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Streamwood Mun. Code 3-11-2 | Village Hall | Yes. $10 | 1% per month and penalty of 50% of tax. Possible fine of $50-$750. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Copy of PTAX required. | 02/01/1994 | No | |
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Sugar Grove 10 Municipal Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554-6901 630.466.4507 www.sugar-grove.il.us Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Summit 7321 W. 59th St. Summit, IL 60501-1419 708.563.4800 www.thevillageofsummit.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $50 per unit |
none |
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Sycamore 308 W. State St. Sycamore, IL 60178-1453 815.895.4515 www.cityofsycamore.com Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (no rounding) | Sycamore Mun. Code 3-20-1 | City Hall Finance Office or www.cityofsycamore.com | Yes | $50 Fine. 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax amount. | Buyer | Obtain final water reading. | 06/01/2006 | No |
none |
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