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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Wauconda 101 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084-1888 847.526.9600 www.wauconda-il.gov Last Update: 02/14/2017 |
None | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $75 |
none |
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Waukegan 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085-4395 847.599.2500 www.waukeganil.gov Last Update: 02/08/2022 |
None | Ordinance 14-0-68 | Sellers, buyers, or their agents must obtain a closing letter from the City setting forth all fees and charges due the City prior to closing; all such fees and charges must be paid in full prior to closing. | 06/02/2014 | No |
none |
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West Chicago 475 Main St. West Chicago, IL 60185-2800 630.293.2200 www.westchicago.org Last Update: 03/13/2017 |
None | Must obtain deed certification stamp at no cost. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $0.11/sq. ft. |
none |
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West Dundee 102 S. 2nd St. West Dundee, IL 60118-2005 847.551.3805 www.wdundee.org Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Westchester 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd. Westchester, IL 60154-2596 708.345.0020 www.westchester-il.org Last Update: 10/09/2013 |
Compliance Stamp issued upon inspection. | Westchester Municipal Code 14.52 | Village Hall | No | Fine not less than $500. | Seller | All outstanding debts or obligations due the village must be paid. | 01/13/2011 | Yes. $125 |
The Village of Westchester requires inspection of real estate on all transfers of ownership of real estate in the village. Read full note |
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Western Springs 740 Hillgrove Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558-1478 708.246.1800 www.wsprings.com Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Wheaton 303 W. Wesley St. 1st Floor Wheaton, IL 60187-0727 630.260.2000 www.wheaton.il.us Last Update: 12/17/2019 |
$2.50/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Wheaton Municipal Code Sec. 66-181 | City Hall | See "Notes" | 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Recorded lien on property. Fine of $20-$750. | Buyer | You must call 630.260.2000 to schedule a final water reading. The final Utility Bill and all outstanding fines and fees must be paid in order to receive the Real Estate Transfer Stamp. | 07/01/1988 | No | |
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Wheeling 255 W. Dundee Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090-2676 847.459.2600 www.vi.wheeling.il.us Last Update: 02/15/2017 |
None | Wheeling Municipal Code Section 15.38 | Village Hall or www.vi.wheeling.il.us | No | Transfer Certificate must be submitted to Director of Finance at least seven days before transfer of property. Water, sewer, and garbage bills must be paid. | 08/01/2005 | No |
The Village Board of the Village of Wheeling recently passed an ordinance requiring all persons selling or transferring real estate in the Village to obtain a Real Estate Transfer Certificate.... Read full note |
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Willowbrook 7760 Quincy St. Willowbrook, IL 60527-5594 630.323.8215 www.willowbrookil.org Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Wilmette 1200 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091-2793 847.251.2700 www.wilmette.com Last Update: 03/14/2017 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Wilmette Mun. code Sec.9-15 | Village Hall | Yes | 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax. Fine of $200-$750. Recorded lien. | Buyer | Final water bill and other invoices must be paid. | 09/01/1988 | No | |
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Winfield 27W465 Jewell Rd. Winfield, IL 60190-1293 630.933.7100 www.villageofwinfield.com Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Winnetka 510 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093-2563 847.501.6000 www.villageofwinnetka.org Last Update: 03/08/2017 |
None | Obtain final water reading. Water and electric bills must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | No |
none |
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Winthrop Harbor 830 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1699 847.872.3846 www.winthropharbor.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Final water bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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Woodridge 5 Plaza Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517-5014 630.852.7000 www.vil.woodridge.il.us Last Update: 02/14/2017 |
$2.50/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Woodridge Ord. 80-10 | Village Hall (or ATG Chicago Loop office – form in Notes) | Yes. $25 | Recorded lien on property. $100 fine every month until payment is made. 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% tax. | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. All municipal debts must be paid. Deed and PTAX required. | 04/07/1980 | No | |
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Woodstock 121 W. Calhoun St. Woodstock, IL 60098-3218 815.338.4300 www.woodstock-il.com Last Update: 02/08/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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Worth 7112 W. 111th St. Worth, IL 60482-1878 708.448.1181 www.villageofworth.com Last Update: 04/04/2019 |
None | The village issues a Certificate of Payment for Sewer and Water and include a label that must be affixed to the deed to record. The charge is $100.00 for the Certificate of Payment. | 12/22/2006 | No |
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