Real estate transfer taxes.
A quick-reference guide to state, county, and municipal real estate transfer tax rates throughout Illinois — so you can estimate stamps and structure closings with confidence.
Rates change frequently and many home-rule municipalities adjust their stamps on short notice. Always confirm the current rate with the relevant taxing body or your Proper Title closer before relying on these figures for a closing.
Transfer tax calculator.
Estimate state, county, and municipal transfer stamps for any sale price across the Chicago metropolitan area, up to $5,000,000.00. For estimation only — confirm with the taxing body or your Proper Title closer.
| Stamp | Rate | Seller | Buyer | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (State) | $0.50 / $500 | $500.00 | — | $500.00 |
| Cook County | $0.25 / $500 | $250.00 | — | $250.00 |
Stamps are calculated by rounding up to the next full $500 / $1,000 unit, per standard practice. Some municipalities apply minimum fees, exempt-stamp fees, or inspection fees not shown here.
Cook County
Cook County
- Illinois (State)$0.50 / $500$500.00
- Cook County$0.25 / $500$250.00
- •State stamp $0.50 per $500
- •County stamp $0.25 per $500
- •Grantor/Grantee form required for exempt transactions.
- •Required to use EZDec online program.
Illinois Statewide
State and county transfer taxes apply to most real estate transactions across Illinois.
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Basis | Paid By |
|---|---|---|---|
State of Illinois Equivalent to $1.00 per $1,000. | $0.50 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Cook County Equivalent to $0.50 per $1,000. | $0.25 | per $500 of value | Seller |
DuPage County | $0.25 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Lake County | $0.25 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Will County | $0.25 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Kane County | $0.25 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Chicago Real Property Transfer Tax
Chicago's transfer tax is split between buyer and seller. Both stamps are required at closing.
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Basis | Paid By |
|---|---|---|---|
Chicago — Buyer Portion Equivalent to $7.50 per $1,000. | $3.75 | per $500 of value | Buyer |
Chicago — CTA Portion Equivalent to $3.00 per $1,000. | $1.50 | per $500 of value | Seller |
Home-Rule Municipal Stamps
Selected home-rule communities that levy a local transfer tax in addition to state and county stamps. Always verify with the municipality before closing.
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Basis | Paid By |
|---|---|---|---|
Evanston | $5.00 | per $1,000 of value | Seller |
Oak Park | $8.00 | per $1,000 of value | Seller |
Skokie | $3.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Naperville Verify current rate with the City of Naperville. | $1.50 | per $500 of value | Buyer |
Aurora | $3.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Elgin | $3.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Joliet | $3.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Hoffman Estates | $3.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Schaumburg | $1.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Cicero | $5.00 | per $1,000 of value | Seller |
Berwyn | $5.00 | per $1,000 of value | Buyer |
Calumet City | $4.00 | per $1,000 of value | Seller |