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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Prepared by Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. (ATG)

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
Johnsburg
1515 Channel Beach Ave.
Johnsburg, IL 60050-8904
815.385.6023
www.johnsburg.org

Last Update: 03/13/2017
None           Final water bill must be paid. 12/22/2006 No

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Joliet
150 W. Jefferson
Joliet, IL 60432-4158
815.724.3902
www.cityofjoliet.info

Last Update: 03/14/2017
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) Joliet Mun. Code Sec. 28-251 City Hall (or ATG Chicago Loop office – form in Notes) Yes 1.5% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Fine up to $750. Seller All sums due city must be paid. Obtain final water reading. Original deed and PTAX required. No personal/business checks. 07/01/1990 No

Request for Municipal Transfer Tax Stamp Purchase

Justice
7800 Archer Rd.
Justice, IL 60458-1199
708.458.2520
www.villageofjustice.org

Last Update: 02/07/2011
None         Seller Obtain final water reading; Water, sewer, and garbage bills must be paid. 12/22/2006 Yes. $100 minimum.

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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
Johnsburg
1515 Channel Beach Ave.
Johnsburg, IL 60050-8904
815.385.6023
www.johnsburg.org

Last Update: 03/13/2017
None           Final water bill must be paid. 12/22/2006 No

none

Joliet
150 W. Jefferson
Joliet, IL 60432-4158
815.724.3902
www.cityofjoliet.info

Last Update: 03/14/2017
$3.00/$1,000 (round to nearest $1,000) Joliet Mun. Code Sec. 28-251 City Hall (or ATG Chicago Loop office – form in Notes) Yes 1.5% per month interest and penalty of 50% of tax. Fine up to $750. Seller All sums due city must be paid. Obtain final water reading. Original deed and PTAX required. No personal/business checks. 07/01/1990 No

Request for Municipal Transfer Tax Stamp Purchase

Justice
7800 Archer Rd.
Justice, IL 60458-1199
708.458.2520
www.villageofjustice.org

Last Update: 02/07/2011
None         Seller Obtain final water reading; Water, sewer, and garbage bills must be paid. 12/22/2006 Yes. $100 minimum.

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