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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Hainesville 100 N. Hainesville Rd. Hainesville, IL 60030-1057 847.223.2032 www.hainesville.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Seller | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $40 |
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Hampshire 234 S. State St. P.O. Box 457 Hampshire, IL 60140-0457 847.683.2181 www.hampshireil.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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Hanover Park 2121 W. Lake St. Hanover Park, IL 60133-4398 630.372.4200 www.hanoverparkillinois.org Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$1.50/$500 (no rounding) | Hanover Park Code of Ordinances, Article VII, Sec. 94-167 | Village Hall, Clerk's Office | Yes. $10 | Deed will not be recorded. 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Fine not more than $500. Creates lien on property. | Seller | Obtain final water reading. All sums due village must be paid. Copy of PTAX required. | 01/01/1997 | No | |
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Harvard 201 W. Front St. P.O. Box 310 Harvard, IL 60033-0310 815.943.6468 www.cityofharvard.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Final water bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 |
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Harvey 15320 Broadway Ave. Harvey, IL 60426-3396 708.210.5300 www.cityofharvey.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
$5.00/$1,000 (Buyer also responsible for $60 administrative fee) | Harvey Ord. 2963 | City Hall, City Clerk's Office | Yes - $60 | 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Possible fine of $50-$1,000. | Buyer/Seller split 50/50 | Must also apply for building permit 72 hours before closing. A water verification form must also be requested 72 hours before closing. | 03/01/2015 | Yes. $150 for 1-2 units ($25 for each add'l unit); $300 for commercial property |
None |
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Harwood Heights 7300 W. Wilson Ave. Harwood Heights, IL 60706-4708 708.867.7200 www.harwoodheights.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
$10.00/$1,000 | Harwood Heights Ord. 96-03 | Village Hall | Yes. $50 | Fine of $500-$1,000. Lien will be recorded. 1% per month interest and penalty of 10% of tax amount. | Buyer | Final water and sewer bills must be paid. Original deed and PTAX required. No personal checks. | 01/28/1996 | Yes. $50 | |
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Hazel Crest 3000 W. 170th Pl. Hazel Crest, IL 60429-1129 708.335.9600 www.villageofhazelcrest.com Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Seller | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes |
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Hickory Hills 8652 W. 95th St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457-1799 708.237.4140 www.hickoryhillsil.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes (sewer inspection) |
none |
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Highland Park 1707 Saint Johns Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035-3593 847.432.0800 www.cityhpil.com Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$5.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Code of Ordinances Title IX, Article X Ch. 97.1000 | City Hall Finance Counter | Yes (need original deed) | Fine of $200 - $1,000, 1% per month interest | Seller | Final water bill must be paid. Copy of deed and PTAX and notarized disclosure statement required. No personal checks. | 07/01/1988 | No | |
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Highwood (Fort Sheridan area only) 17 Highwood Ave. Highwood, IL 60040-1595 847.432.1924 www.cityofhighwood.com Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
$5.00/$1,000 (no rounding) | Highwood Ord. 98-0-16 | City Hall | Yes | Deed will not be recorded | Seller | Final water and refuse bill must be paid. Copy of deed required. No personal checks. | 03/03/1998 | Yes. $50 |
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Hillside 425 N. Hillside Ave. Hillside, IL 60162-1695 708.449.6450 www.hillside-il.org Last Update: 03/20/2017 |
$3.75/$500 (no rounding) | Hillside Code of Ordinances Article XII, Sec. 82-351 | Village Hall, Village Clerk | Yes | 1% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Possible fine up to $500. | Buyer | Final water bill must be paid. Original PTAX and Plat of Survey required. | 09/01/1996 | Yes, $50 | |
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Hinsdale 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521-3489 630.789.7022 www.villageofhinsdale.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-6302 847.882.9100 www.hoffmanestates.org Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) | Hoffman Estates Ord. 1884-1987 | Village Hall | Yes. $10 | 2% per month interest and penalty of 5% of tax. Fine of not more than $500. | Seller | All sums due the city must be paid. Final water and garbage bill must be paid. PTAX required. | 05/01/1991 | No | |
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Hometown 4331 Southwest Hwy. Hometown, IL 60456-1161 708.424.7500 www.cityofhometown.com Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 | Yes. $50 |
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Homewood 2020 Chestnut Rd. Homewood, IL 60430-1776 708.798.3000 www.village.homewood.il.us Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Obtain final water reading. | 12/22/2006 |
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Huntley 10987 Main St. Huntley, IL 60142-7394 847.515.5200 www.huntley.il.us Last Update: 02/07/2011 |
None | Final water bill must be paid. | 12/22/2006 |
none |
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