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Community Development Committee
McHenry Municipal Center
333 S Green Street
McHenry,IL 60050
December 11, 2017, 7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment: Any person wishing to address the Committee will be asked to
identify themselves for the record and will be asked but are not required to
provide their address. Public comment may be restricted to three-minutes for
each individual speaker. Order and decorum shall be maintained at public
meetings.
4. Discussion on a Real Estate Transfer Ordinance
5. Update on Code Enforcement Strategy
6. Review of 2017 Committee Topics and Proposed 2018 Committee meeting
dates
7. Department updates
8. Motion to adjourn the meeting
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Department of Community&
Economic Development
Ross Polerecky, Director
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
M C, ce n r Phone: (815)363-2182
Fax: (815) 363-2173
rpolerecky@ci.mchenry.il.us
Community Development Committee
Agenda Supplement
DATE: December 11, 2017
TO: Community Development Committee
FROM: Ross Polerecky, Director of Community Development
RE: Discussion on a real estate transfer ordinance
Attachments: Article on Real Estate Transfer Ordinance, List of municipalities with a Real Estate
Transfer Ordinance
At the August 2017 Community Development Committee meeting a schedule of topics was
presented for the year, this month's topic of discussion is a Real Estate Transfer Ordinance. A
real estate transfer tax or stamp is a tool municipalities use to keep track of real estate
transactions that occur within a jurisdiction. There are many reasons a municipality might want
to track these transactions to include the following:
• Updating records with most current property owners
• Tracking rentals and investment properties
• Outstanding payments (water bills)
• Property maintenance
• Revenue source
Many efforts are currently happening within city hall to help obtain some of these results
without a transfer ordinance. A rental registration program has been implemented to help
track the city's rental stock. This has been very successful with over 2300 landlords currently
registered with the city. Another item that has recently been implemented is working with the
water-billing department to identify new ownership when water-billing accounts are open. This
has been a struggle in the past due to two different department software programs, however
with the input of multiple employees an efficient way of transferring data between
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Department of Community&
Economic Development
Ross Polerecky, Director
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
M ci, e n r Phone: (815) 363-2182
Fax: (815) 363-2173
rpolerecky@ci.mchenry.il.us
departments has been put in place. With these efforts we have also been able to help with
overdue payments by not issuing building permits if a water bill is overdue or a shut off has
occurred. Real Estate Transfer Ordinances are often used as a source of revenue. This revenue
typically goes into the General Fund but can be earmarked for specific uses; affordable housing
and open space preservation are examples.
Currently there are no Municipalities within McHenry County that have a Real Estate Transfer
Ordinance except McHenry County. McHenry County charges $0.25 per $500 of sale price. This
tax is a responsibility of the seller. The City of McHenry currently has access to the McHenry
County Recorder's Office to see documents of the most recent sales.
Attached is an article from that does an excellent job of explaining a Real
Estate Transfer Ordinance and how it can be used. The article also goes into some of the
struggles a municipality tends to run into during the process of trying to pass an ordinance. Also
attached is a list of communities from Cook and surrounding counties that currently utilize a
Transfer Stamp Ordinance. This list also includes the amount of the fee and who is responsible
for the fee.
The purpose of this discussion is to obtain feedback from the Committee as to whether staff
should proceed with the development of a Real Estate Transfer Ordinance.
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What Is It?
Real estate transfer taxes(RETTs)(also known as"real property
transfer taxes")are state, county, and/or municipal sales taxes
most often used as general revenue. However, RETTs, can be
devoted to specific uses such as affordable housing
development or open space protection.
When RETTs are used to provide affordable housing or other
community benefits to neighborhoods receiving an influx of
investment, they can be a powerful form of value recapture,
raising additional revenue as investment bolsters land value,
because they are usually based on the sales price, and paid
every time a property is sold. Florida, with its vibrant real estate
market, forecasts$1.67 billion in revenue from its transfer tax in
2002-2003.Approximately 14.8 percent of its receipts, or$249
million, will be dedicated to state and local housing trust funds.
Equitable development advocates embrace RETTs because they
mitigate the very activities that can lead to displacement-high-
end real estate sales with rapid turnover.
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How To Use It? taxes"documentary stamp
taxes"because the tax receipt is
a stamp affixed to the
documents before they are recorded.
Real estate transfer taxes can be enacted at the state,county,
and municipal level.They become part of closing costs, usually
adding a nominal amount to the associated fees.They are
sometimes called "documentary stamp taxes," because they
require a "stamped" receipt of payment before the title transfer
documents are recorded at a county clerk's office.
Many states and localities already have a RETT on the books,
but neighborhood advocates may want to increase it and/or
redirect its use.
For new and amended RETT ordinances alike, there are a j
number of variables to consider:
What's covered?Residential properties(single family and
multifamily, owner-occupied and rental)are usually covered by
RETTs. Vacant land, industrial, commercial, and retail properties
may be included depending on the circumstances.Jurisdictional
decisions are based on market trends. Sometimes, RETTs are
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used to encourage investment in certain properties, such as
industrial developments that will create jobs.
What is the tax rate?A RETT is usually applied as a percent
of the sales price or as a set dollar amount per$1,000 of value
of a sold property. New Jersey,for example, charges$1.75 per
$500 of the first$150,000 of purchase price and an additional
$.75 per$500 of any amount over$150,000.The level is usually
a balance between raising sufficient funds to meet the goal for
the RETT and the politically feasibility of such taxes.
Exemptions.In order to avoid burdening low-income
homebuyers, a RETT is often applied only to the amount of the
purchase price above a certain threshold, such as$75,000.
Use of the Revenues. RETTs usually go directly Into general
revenue. But some or all of the money can also be targeted for
specific uses. Affordable housing, schools, and open space
preservation are some of the most common uses. New Jersey,
for example, shares its revenue between the county where the
sale took place and the state, with the bulk of the state's portion
going to environmental protection and neighborhood
preservation.
RETTs are a very common way to fund housing trust
funds. According to the Fannie Mae Foundation, 12 of the 37
state-level housing trust funds are funded by REfTs, and most
of the large funds(over$10 million in revenues)get some of
their income from REfTs.
Who pays the tax?A RETT may be the responsibility of the
buyer, the seller, or both jointly. In practice, the division of the
tax is often negotiated at closing.
In Ontario,Canada,first-time home buyers may apply for a land transfer tax refund up to$2000 if the home purchased Is a newly
constructed home.
Anti-Speculation Measures. RETTs are usually set low
enough that they do not affect the market in any noticeable
way. But sometimes RETTs are designed to damper speculation,
purchases followed by rapid resale and steep price increases,
with little or no actual improvement made to the
property. Property"flipping" schemes also can employ
fraudulent assessments of real estate value or inaccurate claims
about the level of renovation. REITs can reduce the motivation
for speculation in a few ways:
• Tax rates can be based on the amount of time the property is held,
with very high rates-high enough to affect profit-for properties held
for six months or less. Rates then decrease until they reach a more
usual, unobtrusive level after 3-6 years. Alternatively, a portion of
the profit may be exempt from the tax, but only if a property has
been held for a minimum period of time.These practices discourage
speculation without penalizing long-term homeowners.
• Taxes can also be based on the amount or increased price, and/or
the percent of profit from sales.Thus, windfall profits with little
investment would be taxed at a higher rate. The costs of
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Improvements made to a property would be subtracted from the
calculations of profit or sales price increase.
In either case, to make sure only speculators pay higher tax
rates, exemptions can be made for people over 65, new
construction, emergencies,or homeowners In situations such as
job loss or transfer, adverse change in income, recent divorce,
new children, marriage, or death of a family member.
Anti-speculation measures also make property-flipping scams
less appealing and more difficult to carry out,since the
enforcement agency will have records of sales that involve rapid
ownership turnaround and large price hikes.
Getting a RETT Passed
Until 1966,there was a federal transfer tax on real property.When It expires,many states,like Maine,adopted one In Its place.
Secure State Permission. Many states require municipalities
to get state approval to pass a new tax.To approve a local
RETT In one of these states,a jurisdiction must first make its
case to the state, to get a "local option,"and then pass it
locally.This can require a lot of work(and swift timing). In
1996, residents of Cape Cod, Massachusetts petitioned the state
for permission to establish a RETT for conservation purposes.
The state legislature approved a voter referendum, but by the
time the RETT ordinance came to a vote,the opposition was
well organized and the ordinance lost.
Regarding states that require approval for a RETT,Jaimie Ross,
affordable housing director of 1000 Friends of Florida, suggests
that its most feasible for revenues to be shared between the
state agencies and local governments. Ms. Ross brought
together a coalition that created a bill to increase the state RETT
in Florida and direct some of it to affordable housing(see Tool
In Action). Ross says that once state-level players have
something to gain from the proposal they will throw their weight
behind it,giving it a much better chance of passage.
Build a Coalition.As with any local ordinance,there are many
Interest groups that might be supportive if they are reassured
that the RETT will not harm their interests, or better yet, that it
will benefit them in some way. Exemptions that protect long-
time or low-income homeowners or agreements to use some of
the revenue to fund homeownership(creating business for
realtors) may be crucial to winning allies.
To build a coalition like this, it is important to solicit input from
all relevant stakeholders before the details of the ordinance are
finalized. "Find out what everyone's bottom line is,compromise
to meet their needs,and then don't break the integrity of that
compromise,"says Ross.
Stay Mobilized. RETTs, and the programs they fund,can come
under attack In times of economic stress. Keeping the original
coalition together,and keeping track of the good things the
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money has funded, will be essential to maintaining the RETT as
a dedicated source of funding for equitable development.
Challenges
Political Opposition
"REALTORS need to be concerned,because these kinds of taxes are viewed as easy,"says Glenn Dorfman,executive officer of the
Minnesota Association of REALTORS.'They don't hit everybody,just users,and In the case of real estate,Infrequent users."
REALTOR Magazine Online,November 1,2002
The real estate industry tends to automatically oppose taxes
affecting their industry. In fact, the website of the National
Association of Realtors has an entire section devoted to REfTs,
which includes a long list of links to news stories of realtors
opposing and defeating RETT measures.They typically claim
REITs will both make housing unaffordable and cause housing
markets to stagnate. Foes like this will rally property owners of
all sorts who are afraid of losing value and local officials who are
afraid of discouraging investment.
There are two responses to this. First, the alarmist statements
about harming the market have never been proven.Jaimie
Ross, who was a real estate attorney before joining 1000
Friends of Florida, calls the assertion of harm "unadulterated
ridiculousness,"adding "there is not a real estate transaction
anywhere-residential or commercial, low price or high-that has
not happened because of the documentary stamp tax[Florida's
REM,"she says. "I can say that unequivocally. It is never part
of the decision to buy and sell.The only Issue is how are [buyer
and seller]going to split it."
Winning realtors over necessitates showing them how they will
benefit. Using at least some of the money earned for
homeownership programs, for example,directly increases their
business. In Florida, the realtors' lobbyist recognized the
potential of more homebuyers early on, and has been a firm
supporter.
Legislative Hurdles
In some states, localities must jump through many hoops to
pass new local taxes. Some states prohibit local governments
from instituting new taxes without state approval,or without a
yes vote from an extra-majority of voters(e.g. two-thirds
approval).The legality of the tax may also be challenged in
some states as an income tax, especially if sellers pay and there
are anti-speculation measures. If a RETT is classified as an
income tax, It might require voter approval.
Administration of Anti-Speculation Measures
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When a tax is gradated based on length of time of holding
and/or profit received, the administration becomes much more
complicated.The agency administering the tax needs to track
the dates and prices when properties change hands,assess the
value of improvements, and handle exemptions and
appeals.This will cost more money and time,and generally
makes these sort of measures unappealing to small jurisdictions.
Making the formula for calculating the tax rate as simple as
possible, and creating a standardized form used in all closings
(to determine which tax rate applies)can make the record-
keeping somewhat simpler.
Case Studies
It's All in the Details: Florida's Dedicated
Revenue Source for Affordable Housing
It came about because of ignorance. At least that's what Jalmle
Ross, affordable housing director at 1000 Friends of Florida
claims. When she arrived In Tallahassee in Summer 1991, Ross
knew little about the politics and animosities surrounding
funding for affordable housing. But she quickly found out all
was not well.
Ross's first goal on the job was encouraging local governments
to implement their comprehensive plans and meet their
affordable housing goals. But she was getting nowhere because
it was lack of funds-rather than lack of will-that was holding the
localities back. So Ross began to look into the question of
funding, and she found two initiatives afoot.
At approximately$15/person,Florida currently has the largest dedicated revenue source for housing In the country.
The city of Tampa had for years been trying to win a "local
option" bill that would give localities the right to pass their own
real estate transfer taxes to fund affordable housing.
Meanwhile,a different affordable housing funding bill had
emerged from several housing industry groups who were
participating In an ad hoc working group on affordable housing
convened by Governor Lawton Childs . Ross talked to the
sponsors of each bill, and each felt the other one didn't stand a
chance. "I said these people need to come together,"she
remembers.
Building a Coalition
Ross started by calling the Tampa city lobbyist, Cathy
Bentancourt, who put her in touch with other affordable housing
advocates. "Soon there were so many people coming to my
meetings we couldn't hold them in our office," recalls Ross. "So
I asked the home builders if we could have it at their office."
The home builders said yes, but when Ross told Bentancourt
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about the new location, Bentancourt told her"Hell no!" The
home builders, along with the Realtors, had taken the lead In
defeating the Tampa local option bill over and over, and
Bentancourt refused to show up if the meetings were at their
offices.
Ross had uncovered a deep mistrust in the housing world. "If
I'd had that knowledge beforehand, I would've thought it
couldn't be done,"she says. But having come this far,and
seeing it as the only option to make some lasting change, she
persevered. She found a meeting room on neutral ground -at
the legislature - invited everyone, and sat back. "I was scared
out of my mind,"she says. 'These were powerful people. No
one knew who I was, but they knew each other. And they
started hammering out a compromise bill."
The coalition Included the Florida Home Builders Association,
Florida Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Counties,
Florida League of Cities, Florida Legal Services, Department of
Community Affairs, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Florida
Impact, Florida Catholic Conference, and the Florida Housing
Coalition. Their bill became the William E. Sadowski Act of
1992. It raised the state's real estate transfer tax(called the
documentary stamp tax) by a dime, from 60 to 70 cents per
$100. That increase was directed 30 percent to the state
housing finance corporation, and 70 percent to be divided
among the housing trust funds of 67 counties and 48 cities(the
ones eligible for federal Community Development Block Grants).
In 1995 another 10 cents per$100 of the revenue stream would
be re-directed to the housing programs.
Building a Compromise
The Sadowski Act Coalition made the State Housing Initiative Program so detailed there was hardly any need for rule making to
Implement it.
Ross says the bill was successful because it spelled out a very
specific program-the State Housing Initiative Program-that
explained exactly how the money would be used. Each member
of the coalition got some benefits and made some compromises
In crafting the program's guidelines. For example, 65 percent of
the money must go to homeownership programs-this was a
compromise between the Realtors'goal of 100 percent and the
low-income advocates'goal of no more than 50 percent.The
home builders got a guarantee that 75 percent of the money
would go to construction-related activities, and that participating
local governments would expedite the permitting process for
affordable housing. The low-income advocates got a
requirement that at least 30 percent of the money would go to
housing for very low-income people(under 50 percent of
median income)and another 30 percent to low-income(under
80 percent of median), with the remaining available for projects
for people up through moderate-income(under 120 percent of
median).
No exemptions to the tax at all were included - Ross says the
prospect of negotiating them was far too complicated, and
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would've become a real "sticky wicket."So the coalition steered
clear.
The catalyst Program is delivered through the Florida Housing Coalition.It provides on site technical assistance,a hotline,and
workships for local governments and nonprofits on every part of affordable housing.
Within these parameters, the local governments have flexibility
about how to use the money. It has been used for rehab work,
foreclosure prevention, new construction,down payment
assistance, and more. A strong accountability component is
built in -the money must be"expended"within two years, and
"expended"means a qualified person has actually moved In.
The Sadowski Act also sets aside$350,000/year for the Catalyst
Program, which provides training and technical assistance on all
aspects of affordable housing to local governments-many of
which had never received housing funding before the act was
passed.
It was these details and compromises that made the bill
Politically feasible,"says Ross. The state housing finance
corporation went to bat for the Act, since It stood to get 30
percent of the revenue. And the housing Industry lobbyists saw
that in the end, the increased housing funding would be good
for business. "Have your Realtor call my Realtor," Ross
sometimes jokingly tells colleagues in other states who are
facing Realtor resistance.
Hanging on to Success
Although the Sadowski Act has made Florida the envy of
affordable housing advocates across the country for the past 10
years, in 2003 Florida housing advocates are facing a tough
challenge. Governor Jeb Bush has proposed redirecting the
transfer tax money and funding housing on an annual
appropriations basis. This would seriously weaken the housing
programs, and require a huge amount of energy to yearly lobby
for funding.
But the good news, according to Ross, is that the Sadowski Act
Coalition has continued to meet every year since the act was
passed to monitor its successes and advocate for continued
affordable housing funding. Since the coalition Is still around,
Ross thinks they can put up a good fight in the legislature. The
years of accountability reports will also provide them with good
data to make their case.After all, the reason the coalition is still
together, says Ross, is because the housing program works.
Success Factors
Ingredients for Success
Ask these questions about your program:What is the target population?What are acceptable activities?How can It benefit
members of your coalition?What accountability measures are there?
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Be specific about how the money will be used.Jaimie Ross,of
1000 Friends of Florida, says the biggest mistake she's seen in
campaigns for RETTs is that"all they're trying to do Is get
money and give It out to local governments." Communications
should explain how the money will be used, and how programs
will be held accountable. Such measures give potential allies
something to rally around. It makes a REfT proposal seem less
like another tax and more like a way to fund something specific
and desirable.
Get some real estate professionals on your side. In 1986, Block
Island, Rhode Island, won permission from its legislature to set
up a land trust and fund it with a real estate transfer tax.That
same year, several other Rhode Island municipalities lost similar
measures.The difference,according to a January 12, 2002
article in the Block Is/and Times, is that local real estate
interests supported Block Island's proposal.
illlnois and Cook County have RETTs that are charged to the seller,while Chicago's Is charged to the buyer.
Maintain the integrity of compromises. In order to pass the
Sadowski Act, a 1992 Florida law which increased the state
RETT and directed a portion of it to affordable housing, low-
income advocates had to lower what they considered an
acceptable percentage of funds devoted to very low-income
individuals. In turn, the realtors lowered their goal for
percentage of funds directed to homeownership. "We'd rather
have a smaller slice of the pie than a big slice of no pie,"says
Jaimie Ross, who brought the various parties together for their
first meetings. Once the coalition reached their agreement,
neither side Independently tried to have the numbers adjusted
In their favor. Ross says this consistency kept the coalition
together even after the legislation was passed.
Create Strong Accountability Standards.When devoting
RET revenue to a particular use, create detailed guidelines as
to how the money will be used and how expenditures will be
documented and reported.
Why Use It?
Real Estate Transfer Taxes can:
Increase Funding for Equitable Development.
Affordable housing and other equitable development programs
are difficult to fund. RETTs, however,can be easily designed to
produce a dedicated source of funding for these
programs. RETTs provide local matching funds for federal grants
and leverage private funding. If a housing trust fund gets
revenue from a REfT, for example, it can rely on a (fairly)
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predictable stream of income without being dependant on
annual budget processes.
Capture Investment Entering the Neighborhood.
As new businesses, homeowners, and landlords move into
gentrifying neighborhood, RETfs can capture a portion of that
Investment and redirect it to programs that preserve what made
the neighborhood attractive in the first place, while allowing
long-time residents to benefit from reinvestment along with
newcomers.
Discourage Speculation.
Aggressive speculation can throw an entire housing market out
of balance. Reducing speculation stabilizes rents; home and
apartment prices; and property taxes.The jurisdiction as a
whole benefits through maintaining diversity and affordability of
Its housing stock.
DATA AND MAPS
COMING SOON
Download the Tool
Resources
1000 Friends of Florida,Affordable Housing Program
"Field Guide to Real Estate Transfer Taxes", National Association
of Realtors
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"Real Estate Transfer Taxes', from financing Loca/Parks,Trust
for Public Land.
'"The New Jersey Realty Transfer Tax." American Lawyer
Newspapers Group, Inc., NewJerseyLawJournal. June 21,
1999.
"Real estate agents eye house rental tax", Read Kingsbury,
8/ock1s/and Times,January 12, 2002.
"Homeowners and the New Land Tax". Michael Larkin,
Hicksville Illustrated News August 20, 1999.
Financing
RETTs can be easily used for community benefits, and they are
not very difficult to administer.And RETTs can raise significant
sums. In Nassau County, New York,a RETT of 1%on real
estate transfers over$500 was instituted in the face of a budget
deficit,with an expectation of$50 to$60 million annually for the
county from roughly$5 to$6 billion in sales. In 2000-2001, the
state of Michigan collected$262,682,000from Its RETT, which it
directed to the School Aid Fund.
The level of revenue that a RETT creates depends primarily on:
• the rate charged;
• the types of properties covered;and
• the level of real estate market activity.
The amount generated for equitable development will also
depend on how the revenue is allocated, and whether it Is split
among several recipients.
As a dedicated source of revenue, the main problem with RETTS
Is their fluctuation within the housing market.
Policy
Working with states
There are two approaches to working with states that have
policies forbidding local municipalities to pass new taxes. The
first is to petition the state for permission, sometimes called a
"local tax option bill." The second is to mount a statewide
campaign to create RETTs that are shared among localities.
Going statewide involves a large number of interests and
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requires a great deal of coordination. Statewide efforts may not
make sense if opposition is not expected. However, state level
campaigns have the advantage of bringing in many allies, such
as housing finance agencies, and can have a redistributive effect
by collecting the tax from all areas of the state, including areas
with more rapid growth.
Tie RETTs to other tools
RETTs are a perfect complement to a variety of affordable
housing tools,,especially housing trust funds. Assigning some or
all of the revenue from a RETT to a housing trust fund both
ensures a dedicated source of funding for housing and makes
the tax easier to pass in the first place, because the tax clearly
addresses the broadly understood need for more housing.
RETTs can also be tied to other housing programs, depending
on the needs of a locality.
Share
Other groups, especially conservation and education
proponents,are also looking to RETTs for funding. Forming
coalitions and crafting policies that allocate revenues to other
programs, can be an effective strategy in uncertain climates.
Key Players
• Affordable housing advocates and their constituents.A coalition to
pass, increase, or redirect a real estate transfer tax will often start
with lower income people, housing advocates,and others
concerned about affordable housing and displacement. Employers
concerned about the dispersion and displacement of some of their
workforce,and other less usual affordable housing advocates
should be included.
• Real estate industry. Realtors and homebuilders will be involved in
any RETT proposal.The only question is whether their involvement
will be as bitter opponents or allies.To win them over, make sure
that RETT funded programs have some clear benefit for the
Industry's members.
• Property owners. Property owners, especially low-or middle-
income homeowners, are going to be concerned about how the tax
will affect them. This is especially true if punitive anti-speculation
measures are being considered. Education about the benefits the
tax, along with considering carefully focused exemptions, can bring
them on board.
• State and local governments. Local governments are likely to be
supportive of a new source of revenue as long as it will not be too
politically costly. State governments'attitude can range from hostile
to ambivalent to supportive, depending on the strength of the
coalition,the political climate, on taxation in general, and whether
the proposal Is a statewide measure that will bring funding to state
agencies as well.
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• Tax speclallsts are useful in advising on the structure of the tax and
the implications of different options in both achieving the goal of
reducing displacement and in putting together an effective coalition.
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;Illinois* •$0.60 r$500 Seller Coun Recorder's Office
• Grantor/Grantee form to complete for exempt118 N.Clark St#120 (312)443-5086
k County' •$025 per$500 transaction SellerR uired to use EZDec on line r ramChicago,IL 60602 www.ccrd.info/CCRD�i 031findex.isoKalb • $0 25 per$500 • Seller 110 E.Sycamore St (815)895-7156
more;IL 60178 www n
Du Page 421 N.County Farm (630)682-7200
Cou • $025 per$500 • Seller Wheaton.IL 60187 www.co,duDaaejI.uj
Grundy 111 Washington St (815)941-3215
County* • $025 per$500 Seller Morris IL 60450 www
Kane County' • $025 per$500 0 Seller 719 S.Batavia Ave (630)232-5935
Geneva.IL 60134 wwwcou-ntvolkaneom
Kendall 111 W.Fox St (630)553-4112
Co • $0.25 per$500 • Seller Yorkville,IL 60560 www.co.kendall.lius
Lake County' • $0.25 per$500 • Seller 18 N.County St (847)377-2575
Waukeqan.IL 60085 www.lakecovntvil.aov
LaSalle • $025 per$500 707 Etna Rd-Room 269 (815)434-8226
County' Seller Ottawa IL 61350 www.lasanecountv.orci
McHenry 2200 N.Seminary Ave (815)334-4110 (815)338-2040 Ext.115
Coun • $025 per$500 • Seiler Woodstock.IL 60098 www m it
Will County' • $0.25 per$500 Seller 302 N.Chicago St (815-740-4W)
Joliet,IL 60431 www will r m
• Certificate of Sewer Compliance required-call
630-693-7530 2 weeks prior to dose
• Stamp$2.50 per$1,000 • Final water meter reading-call 630-693-7570 24
prior to dose
• $50 Exempt stamp required hours p One Friendship Plaza (630)693-7530
Addison . Final water bill must be paid • Buyer required to make 2 trips to village: Buyer Addison,IL 60101 www.addisonadvantaoe.oro
• $0-Sewer inspection 1.To complete application to establish water and
sewer prior to dose.
2.To provide PTAX and copy of deed for stamps
. Permit release required call to verify)
Algonquin • No city stamps • 2200 Hamish Drive (847)658-2700
• Final water bill must be paid AJgonquin,IL 30102 www.alaonouin.com
.Transfer forth required-available online
• Stamp$3.50 per$1,000-$100 . Provide village copy of contract signed by both
Alsip minimum parties and indicating sales price,address,&PIN Seller 4500 West 123rd St (708)385-6902
• $15 Exempt stamp required •Seller must be at home for final water meter Alsip,IL 60803 www.villaaeofalsio.om
• Final water bill must be paid reading
• No personal checks
Arlington • No city stamps 3435 N.Kennicott Ave (847)368-5000
Heights • Final water bill must be paid Arlington Heights,IL 60004 www.-yah.com
•Stamp$3.00 per$1.000 •Transfer forth required-available online (630)256-3570
• $0 Exempt stamp required • Seller request Statement of Open Accounts(water 44 E Downers www•a innancane l.oro
Aurora' . Final water bill and all other village bilq-contact village 5 days prior to dose to obtain. Seller Aurora IL 60507 (dick Fie on left then Revenue
debts to be paid (630)256-3600 &Collection)
Fox Metro: 630-892-4378
Barrington •No city stamps • 200 S.Hough St (847)304.3400
• Final water bill must be id Barrington,IL 60010 www Fi 1
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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•Transfer form required-available online
•Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 . Provide village PTAX and copy of deed or sales (630)540-5950
Bartlett • $0 Exempt stamp required contract for stamps Seller Bar S.tlett Main IL 60103 www.villaoe.bartlett.il.us
• Final water bill must be paid • Complete Vacant Building Registration Form and Bar (under Village Forms)
inspection if REO property
• No city stamps 100 N.Island Ave (630)879-1424
Batavia - Final water bill must be id • Need to provide buyer's name Batavia,IL 60510 www ' vi
• $25 Zoning Inspection and
Certification • Submit zoning application 10 days prior to dose. 11270 W.Wadsworth Rd (847)246-6006—Donna Perez
Beach Park •$100—Inspection fee for property Contact Village to obtain application Seller Beach Park,IL 60099 www.viflaaeolbelchoark.com
vacated for 6+months
•All village debts must be paid
• Stamp$50 flat fee .Transfer form required—available online 6701 South Archer Rd (708)458-2067
Bedford Park • $0 Exempt stamp required Inspection required-no fee(call to schedule) Seller Bedford Park IL 60501 www.villaaeofbedfordoark.com
•Water bills must be paid • Home ins on by village
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000(obtained
prior to dose) . Provide village original deed,contract,and survey
• Stamp$10.00 per$1000(obtained for stamps
7-3500
Bellwood after dose) •Transfer form required&obtained when final water Seller Bell Washington Blvd (ww.54bellwo
•$10 Exempt stamp required bill is paid Belhvood,IL 60104 www.vil.bellwood.il.us
• $175 inspection •Allow 7 days for inspection
• Final water bill must be paid
• No stamps required
Bensenville -All village debts must be paid 0 NSA 12 S.Center St (630)766-8200
• $55—Inspection fee if property Bensenville,IL 60106 www.bensenville.iLus
vacated 120+days
• Provide village original deed for stamps
• Stamp$300 flat fee(covers home •Cash or certified check only 5819 Electric Ave (708)449-8840
Berkeley and sewer inspections) . Home and sewer inspections required and ONLY Seller
•All village debts must be paid performed on Mondays. Berkeley,IL 60163 www.berkeley.il.us
•Allow 14 days for inspections
• Stamp$10.00 per$1,000 .Transfer form required-available only at village
• $100 Exempt stamp required hall
• $50 Inspection . Provide village PTAX and original deed for stamps 6700 W.26th St (708)788-2660
Berwyn • $75 Inspection for 2 flat Seller
• $125 Minimum inspection fee for •Call Water Dept 5 days prior to dose. (708)788 Berwyn,IL 60402 www.berwyn-it.00v
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commercial(based on sq.footage) . No personal checks
• Final water bill must be paid
Bloomingdale - No city stamps required 201 S.Bloomingdale Rd (630)893-7000
• Final water bill must be paid Bloomingdale.IL 60108 www.villaoeofbloominadale.ora
• No city stamps required
• $100 Inspection SRR,condo, •Complete Notice of Intent to Sell application
Blue Island townhome . Final water meter reading required Seiler 13051 S.Greenwood Ave (708)597-8606
• Inspection fee for other property •Certificate of Closing will be issued upon Blue Island,IL 60406 www.blueisland.oro
Wes vary,contact village. completion of all requirements
•All village debts must be paid
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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• Stamp$7.50 per$1000 • Provide deed,PTAX to obtain stamps
Bolingbrook• -All village debts must be paid- • Residential Transfer&Information form required— Split 375 Briarcliff (630)226-8430
clearance letters valid for 5 days available online Bolingbrook.IL 60440 www.bolinabrook.com
• $50 Exempt stamp required • Call village for final water meter reading
•$175 certification of compliance • Provide original deed for village to affix stamp.
stamp •Certification of Compliance stamp must be initialed
• $100 or more Inspection depending by village clerk. Cannot record without 2350 S.25th Ave (708)681-3600
Broadview on •Certificate of O Seller
property type Occupancy required Broadview.IL 60153 www.brookfieldil.aov
• Final water bill and all other village • Final water meter reading required
debts must be paid • No personal checks
• $200Inspection
Brookfield • Final water bill and all other village 0 Seller 8820 Brookfield Ave (708)485-73U
debts must be paid Brookfield.IL 60513 www.villogsofbrookfield.com
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 . Provide copy of deed and PTAX to obtain stamps 50 Raupp Blvd (847)459-2500
Buffalo Grove • $0 Exempt stamp required .Transfer form required—available online Seller Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 www.vba.om
•All village debts must be paid
• Final water meter reading required 72 hours prior to
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000-minimum closing call(708)424-6030
Burbank $100 •Transfer form required Seller Burbank,W.7L St www urban 00
- $0 Exempt stamp required • Provide village deed for stamps when exempt Burbnk IL 60459 www.burbankil.00v
• Certified funds only
• Stamp$5.00 per$1.000 • Provide copy of signed and notarized deed and
Burnham • $0 Exempt stamp required contract to obtain stamps Buyer 14450 Manistee (708)862-9150
. Final water bill must be paid • Cash only for payment Burnham.IL 60633 htto://bumham.oausetime.com
•Transfer form required
• Stamp$8.00 per$1,000 to$2M
> $4 Seller
> $4 Buyer •Transfer form required-available online
Calumet City 91-8110
• $0 Exempt stamp for Judicial Sales • Pick up stamps 48 hrs prior to closing Split Cal Wentworth www alumetci
deed • Contact municipality for stamp rates over$2M. Calumet City,IL 60409 www.glumetcity.oro
• $50 Exempt stamp required on
SFR
• Stamp$5.00 per$1.000
• $15 Exempt stamp required
Calumet Park • $100 Inspection(Buyer charge) • Depending on inspection city may require a$2500 Either 12409 S.Throop (708)389-0851
• Inspection fee varies for other escrow to obtain stamps Calumet Park,IL 60643 www.calumemarkvillage.om
properties,contact village
• Final water bill to be paid
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 - Provide sales contract and PTAX to obtain stamps (630)665-7050
•Transfer form required—available online 500 N.Gary Ave
Carol Stream •$25 Exempt stamp required Seller (630)871-6222 Water Dept
• Final water bill must be paid • Must schedule final water meter reading-2 day Carol Stream,IL 60188 www.carolstream.oro
notice required
• Final water meter reading 1200 L.W.Besinger Dr (847)551-3476
Carpenterswlle • No stamps required ng required Carpentersville,IL 60110 www.vil.carpenter-sville.il.us
"First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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•Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 .Transfer form required-available on-line
•$0 Exempt stamp required 24555 S.Navajo Dr. (815)467-5311
Channahon . Final water and garbage bills must •gimps original deed and PTAX form to obtain Buyer Channahon,IL 60410 www.channahon.om
be paid
• Stamp$525 per$500
> $1.50 per$500 Seler •City transfer declaration form required(available at 121 N.LaSalle S.-Room 107 (312)747-4747
Chicago* > $3.75 per$500 Buyer FATIC offices) Both Chicago,IL 60602 www,citvofghicaoo.oro
• $0 Exempt stamp required
• $120 Zoning Certificate
Chicago • $50 Water Certification .Water certificate required on exempt deeds as well. Seller
• (First American fee for obtaining
certificates-$7
• Stamp$4.00 per$1,000 •Transfer form required-available on-line
Chicago • $0 Exempt stamp required 1601 Chicago Rd (708)756-5300
Heights • $100 Inspection • Provide village original deed for x m stamps Seller Chicago Heights,IL 60411 www.cltvofchicagoheiahts.org
•An villa a debts must be id • Final water meter reading required
• Stamp$10.00 per$1,000 •Transfer form required-available at village hall
• $50 Exemptstamp • Provide village original deed for stamps
p required 4949 W.Cermak Rd. (708)656-3600
Cicero . $50 Minimum inspection • Schedule inspection at least 30 days in advance of Seller Cicero,IL 60804 www.thetownofcicem.com
• Final water bill must be paid closing
•Villaae hall closed on Fridays
Clarendon Hills • No stamps required • Final water meter reading required. WA 1 N.Prospect Ave (630)323-MO
Clarendon Hilts,IL 60514 www.clarenclonhilISM
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000-$50 min. .Transfer form required-available on-lineCount Country $50 Exempt stamp required 4200 W.183rd St (708)798-2616
HiNs • $50 Inspection •Stamps issued by village between 8AM4PM only Seller Country Club Hills,IL 60478 www.countryclubhitls.oro
•All villa a debts must be paid • No personal checks
• Stamp$50 flat fee
• $100 Pre-sale inspection •Transfer form required-available online
• $0 Exempt stamp required 5550 East Ave (708)354-7270
Countryside •Water,Sewer and Weed Cutting • Provide village copy of deed for exempt stamps Seller Countryside,IL 60525 www.countnrside-il.org
charges must be paid(receipt • Inspection not required for exempt deed
reouired)
Crystal Lake • No stamps required • Final water meter reading required 100 W.Woodstock St (815)459-2020
Crystal Lake.IL 60039 www II k r
Darien • No stamps required • Call Du Page County Public Works for water bill 1702 Plainfield Rd (630)8525000
• Final water bill must be paid 630 985-2905 Darien.IL 60561 www.darien.il.us
Deerfield • No stamps required • 850 Waukegan Rd (847)945-5000
•Final water bill must be paid Deerfield,IL 60015 www.deerlield.1f.ul
DeKalb • No stamps required 200 South 4th St (815)748-2000
• Final water bill must be paid DeKalb.IL 60115 www I
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confinnation
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• Stamp$2.00 per$1,000 •Transfer form required-available online
• $10 Exempt stamp required •Original deed required for exempt stamps (847)391-5382
Des Plaines • $25 Inspection for rental or leased • Fax transfer form to village 5 days prior to dosing Seller 1420 Miner St—;#301 FAX(847)391-5402
property to obtain stamps. Des Plaines,IL 60016 www.desolalnesmg
• Final water bill must be paid on ALL •Allow 5 days for water meter reading prior to
transactions obtaininq stamps
• Provide copy of deed and contract to obtain stamps
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 in addition •Transfer form required
Dolton to$50 Transfer Stamp •Schedule&pay for inspection with application in $eller 14014 Park Ave (708)201-3263
• $200 Inspection advance. Allow 5 days to complete. Dolton,IL 60419 www.vodofton.oro
• $50 Exempt stamp required • Roof Certification-Roof Inspection by licensed roof
inspector
• No stamps required
Downers •Contact Sanitation District(630)969-0664 ONLY for NSA 801 Burlington Ave (630)4345500
Grove • Declaration form and final payment final water meter reading Downers Grove,IL 60515 www.dowrners.us
to Sanitation District
•Transfer form required-available at village hall or
• Stamp$25 flat fee can be faxed
East Hazel • New Zoning Compliance form-Call village for form. 1904 W.174th St (708)798-0213
Crest • $0 Exempt stamp required $100 fee and must be completed before transfer Buyer East Hazel Crest,IL 60429 www.easthazelcrost.com
•All village debts must be paid stamp will be issued
• Final water meter reading required
• Stamp$0 • Property search for code violations to be
Elgin • Inspection of vacant properly acknowledged by buyer. 150 Dexter Ct (847)931 5639
•Transfer form required—available online Seller Elgin,IL 60120 www.citvofelkin.ora
•All village debts must be paid . Final water meter reading within 5 days of closing
•Transfer form required-available online
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 (847)439-3900
Elk Grove • Final water meter reading—schedule 3-5 days 901 Wellington Ave
Village • $10 Exempt stamp required before dosing Seller Elk Grove Village,IL 60007 www•elkarove.com
•Afi village debts must be paid •Water/Sewer affidavit required—available online
• Stamp$1.50 per$1,000 (630)530-3117
•Transfer form required-available online
Elmhurst
•All village debts must be paid • Sump pump inspection required Seller 209 N.York St. (630)530-3020 Sump Pump• $0—Sump pump inspection . Final meter reading required Elmhurst IL 60126 (630)530-3110 Water Reading
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 .Transfer form required-available online
• $35 Exempt stamp required 11 Conti Parkway (708)452-7300
Elmwood Park Final water bill must be paid • Inspection required prior to issuing stamps Seller• No personal checks Elmwood Park,IL 60707 www.elmwoodoark.ora
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 •Village form required—available on line 2100 Ridge Ave. (847)448 4311
Evanston • $100 Exempt stamp required • Provide original deed AND 1 copy to obtain stamps Seller Evanston,IL 60201 www.i iWfevanston.ora
•AD village debts must be paid • Final water meter reading within 5 days of closing
• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000-$100
Minimum •Transfer form required—available on line (708)422-1551
Evergreen •$0 Exempt stamp required •Schedule water reading 630-547-5235 9418 S.Kedzie Ave
Park •$50 Inspection •Schedule inspection 708-229-3333 Seller Evergreen Park,IL 60805 �^"^N•evemreennark-ill.com
• $50 Zoning Compliance • No personal checks
• Final water bill must be paid
•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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• No stamps required • Final water meter reading-bill will be mailed to 2800 Flossmoor Rd (708)798-2300
Flossmoor * See requirements seller at new address N/A Flossmoor,IL 60422
•$0 Exempt stamp
• Property Inspection
1. $200-condo • Inspection request form—available online (708)366-2323
2. $300—single family Seller• City provides a letter and a compliance stamp 517 S.Des Plaines Ave
Forest Park www.forestpark.net
3. After inspection,if property • Final water meter reading required at least 5 days Forest Park IL 60130
sold"as is"then additional prior to dose. (dick on Get A Building Permit)
$100 fee required
• Final water bill must be paid
• No stamps required . Final water reading required. Final bill request form 66 Thillens Drive (847)587-2151
Fox Lake • No inspection required online(must be submitted 2 days prior to dosing) Fox Lake,IL 60020 www.lbxtake.org
• Final water bill must be paid
Fox River • No stamps required 305 Illinois St (847)639-3170
Grove • Final water bill must be aid 'All village debts must be paid Fox River Grove,IL 60021 f
• Pre-sale inspection required(apply at the time of
listing property for sale)
• Final water meter reading scheduled 5 days prior to
•40 Flat fee-single dwelling dose 9500 W Belmont 2nd Floor (847)671-4800
Franklin Park • $0 Exempt stamp • Documents required for sale of property, Seller Franklin Park,IL 60131 www.villaaeoffranklinpark,com
• $75 Inspection-single dwelling 1. Original Plat of Survey no older than 6 months
provided 3 days prior to dose
2. Original deed provided 3 days prior to dose
3. Receipt of payment of final water bill
• Stamp$2.00 per$500 524 W.Stephenson.#300 (815)599-5819
Freeport .All villagedebts must be aid 'Transfer forth required—available online Seller Freeport IL 61032 www.ci.freeDort.il.us
• Stamp$3.00 per$1000• $0 Exempt stamp required (630)469-5000
p •Transfer forth required-available online
535 Duane St. (630)547-5235—water reading
Glen Ellyn • Final water meter reading 5 days prior to dose. Seller
•$50 Inspection . Inspection needed 5 days prior to dose. Glen Ellyn,IL 60137 (630)469-6756-inspection
• Final water bill must be aid www.alenellvn.oro
• Final water meter reading—call(847)835-4113 or (847)835-4113 x1110
• No stamps required e-mail finance@goglenccece schedule.
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Glencoe . Final water bill must be paid reads are attempted to be done next day but no Glencoe,IL 60022 www•villageofalencoe.ora
sooner than 3 business daysprior to closing.
•Transfer form required-available on line
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 • Provide village PTAX form and deed for stamps (630)260-6000
Glendale • $25 Exempt stamp required • Certificate of Compliance required—form online 300 Civic Center Plaza (630)260-6010—water reading
Heights • $50 Inspection •Arrange for final water meter reading no sooner Seller Glendale Heights,IL 60139 (630)260-6030-inspection
• Final water bill must be paid than 2 days prior to dosing www.alendaleheiahts.oro
• No Personal checks
•[Glenview No stamps required • Schedule water meter reading 10 days prior to 2500 East Lake Ave (847)724-1700
Seller• Final water bill must be paid dose Glenview,IL 60026 (847)724-3112—water reading
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•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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• Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 •Transfer form required—available online
•$50 Exempt stamp required • Roof&Heating inspection also required(not done 1 Asselbom Way (708)753-2400
Glenwood • Inspection required—fee depends by village) Seller Glenwood,IL 60425 www.viltacieofglenwood.com
on property type($100 for single • Final water meter reading
fami • No personal checks
• No stamps required • Final water meter reading 2 weeks prior to close 1 Briar Road (847)998-8852
Golf . Final water bill must be paid •Water certificate issued when final water bill is paid Golf,IL 60029 www.villaoeofgolf.us
• No stamps required 10 South Seymour Ave (847)223.8515
Grayslake • No inspection required • Final water reading required Grayslake.IL 60030 www.graysiake.com
• Final water bill must be paid
Green Oaks • No stamps required • Closing letter with buyer and seller names and date 2020 O'Plaine Rd 847-362-5363
• Final water bill must be paid of closing must be sent to village Green Oaks,IL 60048-1547 www
• No stamps required 325 N O'Plaine Rd. 947-599-7500
Gurnee . Final water bill must be id 'All village debts must be paid Gurnee,IL 60031-2610 wwwaurnee.11.us
Hainesville '$40 Inspection required •Village Hall closed on Wednesdays,open 9am-1pm Seller 100 N.Hainesville Rd (847)223-2032
• Final water bill must be paid on Fridays Hainesville,IL 60030 www
Hampshire • No stamps required 234 S.State St 847-683-2181
• Final water bill must be id • Hampshire,IL 60140-0457 www.hamoshireil.oro
• Stamp$1.50 per$500 • Provide original deed and PTAX to obtain stamps
•$10 Exempt stamp required •Transfer forth required-available online 2121 W.Lake, (630)372-4200
Hanover Park Final water bill and all other village • Final water reading day prior to close and final bill Seller Hanover Park,IL 60133 www.hanovemarkillinois.oro
debts must be paid paid when stamps purchased
• No stamps required
•$50—final water meter reading Cif
fequested) 201 W.Front SL 815-943-6468
Harvard •Agent/seller can provide image of • Harvard,IL 60033 www.citvofharvard.om
water meter reading
• Final water bill and all other village
debts must be paid
• Stamp$5 per$1,000—buyer/seller
split plus$60 fee to the Buyer .Transfer form required-available online
• $60 Exempt stamp 15320 Broadway (708)210-5300 opt.9
Harvey • $150 Inspection • Other forms are required-see Harvey web site split Harvey,IL 60426 www.citvofharvev.oro
• Final water bill must be paid for full instructions
•All villa a debts must be paid
•Stamp$10.00 per$1,000 • Provide village PTAX form and deed for stamps
Harwood •$50 Exempt stamp required • 2 Original transfer form required-available online Buyer 7300 W.Wilson (708)867-7200
Heights •$50 Inspection •Seller must schedule inspection with Bldg.Dept Harwood Heights,IL 60706 www.harvmWheiohts.ora
• Final water bill must be paid • No personal checks over$50.
Hazel Crest .$100 Inspection Seller 3000 W 170t°Place (708)335-9600
Hazel Crest IL 60429 www,villaaeo—ftzelcrest.com
• Sewer inspection required 8652 W.95th St (708)598-4800
Hickory Hills • Final water bill must be paid . Final water meter readingrequired N/A Hickory Hills.IL 60457 rwww.highorghillsil.oro
*First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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-Stamp$5.00 per$1,oOO 9 Exempt transactions require original Deed (847)432-0800
Highland Park -$0 Exempt stamp required *Transfer form required-available online Seller 1707 St Johns Ave www.cilvhL)ii.com
* Final water bill must be paid * Disclosure statement required Highland Park IL 60035 (go to Finance,then Transfer Form)
*Water utility form required
& No personal checks
o Survey requried
. Inspection(fee varies with property 9 Property Transfer Inspection Application available Highwood type) online Seller 17 Highwood Ave (847)432-1924 ext.223* Final water bill must be paid - Must contact Northshore Sanitary District(847-623-
Highwood,IL 60040 www.cibmfhiahwood.com
6060)for final bill
a Stamp$7.50 per$1000 9 Transfer form required-available online
Hillside * $0 Exempt stamp required 9 Copy village PTAX and original deed for stamps Buyer 425 Hillside Ave (708)449-6450
* $50 Inspection(seller charge) e No personal checks Hillside,IL 60162 www,hil[Side-il.org
9 Provide plat of survey for inspection
Hinsdale e No stamps required 0 19 E.Chicago Ave. 630-789-7022
e Final water bill must be paid • Hinsdale,IL 60521-3489 =.411glgliololum
* Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 e Provide copy of deed and PTAX/EZ Dec to obain
Hoffman *$10 Exempt stamp required stamps minimum 1 day prior to closing 1900 Hassell Rd (847)882-9100
Estates e Final water and garbage bills must 9 Transfer form required-available online Seller Hoffman Estates,IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.ora
be paid * Payments can be submitted online
*All village debts must be paid 4331 Southwest Hwy (7D8)424-7500
Hometown *$50 Inspection Seller www.dtvofhometown,c;omkIe*1htm!
* Final water bill must be paid Hometown,IL 60456
Homewood - No stamps required * Possible water inspection if water was shut-off 2020 Chestnut Rd 708-798-3000
* Final water bill must be paid Homewood,IL 60430-1776
Huntley - No stamps required * Final water meter reading 2 days prior to close 10987 Main St 847-669-9600
* Final water bill must be paid Huntley,IL 60142-7394 www.huntiev.il.us
* No stamp cost WITH inspection
Indian Head $0 Exempt stamp required 9 Inspection required Seller 201 Acacia Drive (708)246-3137
Park No stamp for quit claim deed * Inspection form—available on line Indian Head Park.IL 60525 www.indianheadpark4l.gov
• Inspection cost varies by property *Allow 7 days for inspection
type
• No stamps required
• Final water bill can be paid at
Island Lake closing 3720 Greenleaf Ave. 847-526-8764
•All other village debts must be paid Island Lake,IL 60042-9506 www.villageofislandlake.com
• $50 OTI(Owners Transfer
Inspection)fee
Itasca • Final water bill must be paid • Final water meter reading 5 days prior to close N/A 550 W.Irving Park Rd (630)773-2455
Itasca,IL 60143 www-itascaso—m
Johnsburg • Final water bill must be paid Seller 1515 Channel Beach Ave (815)385-6023
Johnsburg.IL 60050-8904 www.lohrisbum.ora
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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Joliet* . $0 Exempt stampSeller
Joliet,IL 60432 www.dtvofjol'ietinfo
business days prior to closing-available online
• No personal checks
. $100 Inspection for SFR . Contact building dept for inspection form(708)458-
. $100 Inspection for Multifamily
Justice $25 each additional unit 2130 7800 Archer Ave (708)458-2520
• Inspection must be paid at time of submitting Seller
•$500 Inspection for Commercial/ Justice,IL 60458 www.villageofjustice.oro
$50 each additional unit application.
•All villa debts must be aid • Inspection good for 6 months.
La Grange • No stamps required 447 N.Catherine Ave 708-354-0225
Park .Final water bill must be paid LaGrange Park.IL 60526 I
Lake Bluff • No stamps required 40 E.Center Ave. 847-234-0774
• Final water bill must be paid Lake Bluff.IL 60044-2597 lakebluffom
• Stamp$4.00 per$1000 rounded to
nearest$5'00' • Provide copy of deed and PTAX to obtain stamps
• $50 Exempt stamp required(allow .Transfer form required-available online 800 N.Field Drive (847)234-2600,opt 3 then opt 2
Lake Forest 3 days to process) Buyer
• Final water bill must be paid • Unincorporated properties require a letter from Lake Forest,IL 60045 www.cltvoflakeforest.com
•$150-Home sanitary sewer village confirming unincorporated status.
inspection
Lake in the • No stamps required 600 Harvest Gate (847)960-7400 opt 3
Hills • Final water bill must be paid Lake in the Hills,IL 60156 www li h
Lake Villa • No stamps required 65 Cedar Ave.P.O.Box 519 (847)35"100
• Final water bill must be paid Lake Villa,IL 60046-0519 www k vill
Lake Zurich • No stamps required 70 E.Main St. 847-438-5141
• Final water bill must be paid Lake Zurich,IL 60047-2416 www
Lakemoor • No stamps required 28874 Route 120,*C 815-385-1117
• Final water bill must be paid Lakemoor.IL 60051 I
.Transfer certificate must be submitted 3 days prior
to dosing
•Application for Certificate of payment issued by 3141 Ridge Rd (708)895-7200
Lansing •All village debts must be paid village Treasurer's office required and submitted 3 Lansing,IL 6 (708)895-7190-Water
days prior to close www.villageoflansing.org
. Final water meter reading required
. No personal checks accepted
Lemont • No stamps required 418 Main St 630-257-1550
• Final water bill must be paid Lemont,IL 60439-3708 www.l m 7
• No stamps required 118 W.Cook Ave 847-362-2430
Libertyville * Final water bill must be paid wille,IL 60048-1874 www,liks=lle.com
•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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• Need PTAX form with legal description
•Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 • Final water meter reading 5 days prior to close
1 Olde Half Day Rd (847)883 8600
Lincolnshire Stamps can be purchased at village hall or at lnshire •$0 Exempt letter required Buyer
Ancel,Glink,Diamon et al Lincolnshire.IL 60069 www.lincolnshire.n..00v
• Final water bill must be paid 140 S.Dearborn
The Marquette Building,61'Floor
Chicaqo,IL 60603 312 782-7606
• Need to complete application for Certificate of
• $20 Certificate of Payment final Payment—available online. Certificate must be (847)673-1540
6900 N.Lincoln Ave
Lincolnwood water meter reading service fee presented at dosing to be recorded with deed. Seller www,lincolnwoodil.oro
•All village debts must be paid • Schedule water meter reading 1 week before Lincolnwood,IL 60712
closin
Lisle • No stamps required 925 Burlington Ave 630-271-4150
• Final water bill must be id • Lisle,IL 60532-1838 www.villaceoflisle&M
• No Lockport tax but note that many properties with
Lockport address are in other villages'city limits 222E 9th St (815)838-0549
Lockport • Final water bill must be paid that may have a tax. Call village clerk with address Lockport,IL 60441 www,citvoflockoort.net
for determination.
• Final water meter reading
Lombard • No stamps required 0 255 E.Wilson Ave. 630-620-5700
• Final water bill must be paid Lombard.IL 60148-3931 www 'll fl
• Certificate of Compliance Inspection required—
available online
• $100 Inspection
• Complete form and provide to village along with 21460 Lincoln Hwy (708)758-6101 opt.3
Lynwood • Final water bill must be paid payment to have inspection done. Seller Lynwood,IL 60411 (708)758-5434(water reading)
• No inspection needed for exempt transactions www.lvnwoodil.us
where no one is moving into property.
• Final water meter reading 2 days prior to close
• $100 Inspection for SFR • HVAC inspection required(need to be done by a 3f0
•$200 Inspection for Commercial/ paw) 4200 Lawndale Ave (708)442-4500
Lyons Industrial •Termite inspection required need to be done by a Seller Lyons,IL 60534 www.villageoflvons-il.net
• Final water bill must be paid 31 paw)
•Transfer of Compliance required
• No stamps required • Sidewalk Inspection required 98 E.3rd St. 815-929-4800
Manteno • Smoke alarm and CO certificate Call Fire Manteno,IL 60950 www.villageofmanteno.com
De artment
•$125 Inspection for SFR • Provide copy of deed or sales contract to obtain
• $200 Inspection for Commercial stamps 16313 S.Kedzie Pkwy (708)331-4905
Markham •$6 Water Stamp • Occupancy permit required prior to sale Seller Markham,IL 60428 www.citvofmarkham.net
• Form only available at village hall
• Final water bill must be paid . Final water meter reading 5 days prior to closing
•$75 Inspection • Call to schedule inspection at least 1 week prior to (708)283-4900
Matteson • $125 Inspection if property has fire dose Seller 4900 Village Commons www.vinaoeofmatteson.oro
sprinkler system . Certificate of Occupancy required Matteson,IL 60443
•All village debts must be paid
'First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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$0 Exempt stamp required
• Certificate of Compliance required—provide original
• 40 Madison St pp8)450-fi314
Maywood deed and PTAX Seller
• $90 Inspection Maywood,IL 60153 www.maywood-it.orq
•All village debts must be paid -Allow 3 day to obtain stamps
Final water meter reading required
• No personal checks accepted
•Stamp$5.00 per$1,000-minimum •Transfer form required-available online
McCook $100 • Submit original deed and PTAX at least 3 days 5000 Glencoe (708)447-9030
• $0 Exempt stamp required before closing Seller McCook,IL 60525 www.villaaeofmccook.ora
•$50 Inspection • Request inspection 2 weeks prior to dose
•$150 Inspection for SFR
• $250 Inspection 2 family d"fling . New water meter installation required on foreclosed
• $300 Inspection for 3 family property($450-$1000)
dwelling • Certificate of Compliance—available on tine 10 day
• $375 Inspection for 4 family notice required
Melrose Park dwelling/$75 each additional unit .Village needs:survey,form 3500.&4000 Seller 1000 N.25th Ave (708)343-4000
• $250 Inspection for foreclosed . Note-Melrose Park zip code 60164 is considered Melrose Park.IL 60160 www.melmsepark.ora
Property Leyden Township and part of unincorporated Cook
• $100 Seller charge for property as County-call(312)603-0500 and give specific
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address
• Final water bill and all other village
debts to be paid
.Transfer form required—available online along with
MyDec and PTAX form.title commitment and copy
• Stamp$5.00 per$1.000 of Deed. Buyer 26225 N.Riverwoods Blvd (847)573-1460
Mettawa .$0 Exempt stamp required • Buyer must contact Village to arrange meeting, Mettawa,IL 60045 www.mettawa&M
email clerkiMmettawa.om
• No personal checks
• Provide copy of transfer stamp application and
• $0 stamp required deed to obtain stamps. 14801 Pulaski Rd 708)389-0200
Midlothian . Final water bill and all village debts .Seller affidavit(smoke&carbon dioxide detectors) Sellers Midlothian,IL 60445 www.villageofmidlothian.net
must be paid • Forms available at on-line
• No stamps required 11004 Carpenter St. 708-479-3900
Mokena • Final water bill and all other village •
debts to be aid Mokena,IL 60448-1595 www.mokena.oro
• No stamps required
Monee • $50 Inspection • Go to village hall to pay and schedule inspection Sellers 5130 W.Court St (708)534 8301
• Final water bill and all other village • Final water meter reading 2 days prior to close Monee,IL 60449 www.villaaeofmonee.ora
debts to be paid
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 •Transfer forth required-available online
Morton Grove ' $25 Exempt stamp required •Contact village 5 days prior to dose to detemhine 6101 Capulina Ave (847)965-4100
• Final water bill and all other village any outstanding debts to be paid Seller Morton Grove,IL 60053 www.mortongroveil,ora
debts to be paid 1 • Final water meter readi
"First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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Mount 9 $15 Exempt stamp required * Transfer form required-available online or MyDec Buyer 50 S.Emerson, (847)392-6000
Prospect * Final water bill and all village debts - Provide copy of deed for exempt stamp transaction Mt Prospect IL 60056 www,Mountprospect-org
must be paid
Mundelein - No stamps required 440 E.Hawley St 847-949-3200
* Final water bill must be paid 0 Mundelein,IL 60060-2400 ZMM,mWWC!jin&Eg
* Statement of Open Accounts form required-
o Stamp$1.50 per$500 available online
Naperville 9$0 Exempt stamp required * Al payments,debt and assessments due the City Buyer 400 S.Eagle St (630)420-4116
must be paid current by seller prior to buyer Naperville,IL 60640 www.naperville.il.us
- Final water bill must be paid purchasing stamps
a Final water meter reading 2 days prior to close
a No New Lenox tax but note that many properties
with New Lenox address are in other villages'city 1 Veterans Parkway (815)462-6400
New Lenox - Final water bill must be paid limits that may have a tax. Call village Berk with New Lenox,IL 60451 www.nevAenox.net
address for determination.
e Final water meter reading
*Stamp$3.00 per$1,000
* Inspection required
* $25 Exempt stamp required (no 9 Transfer form required—available online 1000 Civic Center Dr. (847)588-8000
Niles inspection needed) 9 Schedule inspection 10 days prior to closing Buyer Niles,IL 60714 www.vniles.com
*$25 Occupancy permit fee(buyer
charge)
- Final water bill must be paid
a Original deed needs to be stamped"passed"
regarding building inspection
e Copy of sales contract and MILS listing sheet 4000 N.Olcott Ave (708)453-0800 Bldg.Dept
Norridge •$25 Inspection required Seller
* Transfer application required—available online Norridge.IL 607D6 wmy.villaaeofnorridoe.com
- Inspection Certificate(good for 30 days)
e Provide 15 day notice for inspection
North Aurora * Final water bill must be paid Seller 26 E.State St. (630)$97-8228 x223
North Aurora.IL 60542 www.northouroraorg
* Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 - City transfer form required-available online
9$50 Exempt stamp required * Copy of Deed or sales contract required 1850 Lewis Ave. (847)596-8626
North Chicago *$50 Inspection(seller charge) * No personal checks Buyer North Chicago,IL 60064 www.northchicaoo.org
* Final water bill and all other village 9 Final water meter reading required
debts to be paid
* Provide original deed and copy of survey to obtain
North *$4051rispection stamps 2401 Des Plaines Ave (708)447-4211
Riverside 9 Final water bill must be paid * Inspection must be scheduled 14 days prior to Seller North Riverside,IL 60546 Wftnorthriversidewil.org
closing-inspection form available online
* Contact village if property did not pass inspection
Northbrook & Final water bill must be paid e Final water meter reading to be scheduled within a Seller 1225 Cedar Lane (847)664-4171
week of rJosing. Northbrook.IL 60062 www,northbrook.11.y$
F�Northfield - Final water bill must be paid Seller 361 Happ Rd (847)446-9200
o I Northfield,IL 60093-3482 www.northfieldil.org
•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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Northlake 9$0 •exempt stamp required * Provide village original deed for stamps Seller 55 E.North Ave (708)343-8700
* Final water bill must be paid - No personal checks accepted Northlake,IL 60164 www.northlakecb.com
o Order inspection 30 days prior to close
Oak Forest • Final water bill must be paid * Provide 5 day notice 15440 S.Central Ave (708)687-4050 X1022
*Village suggests Title Co.request proof at dosing — Oak Forest,IL 60452 wwwoilk-forest.org
* Stamp$5.00 per$1.000
-Transfer form required on ALL transactions(even e Final water bill must be paid for exempt)-available online
e Provide village copy of deed for stamps and submit
Oak Lawn single family residence •
at least 7 days prior to close Seller 9446 S.Raymond Ave (708)499-7780
9 No water bill needed for condo * Exempt letter required for exempt transaction Oak Lawn,IL 60453 wwwoaklawri-il.ggy
e Final water bill and all other village 9 Final water meter reading 3 days prior to close
debts to be paid 9 No personal checks
-Stamp$8.00 per$1,000 *Transfer form required-available online 123 Madison St (708)383-6400
Oak Park 9$30 Exempt stamp required * Stamps obtained after water bill paid Seller Oak Park.IL 60302 www.oak-Dark.us
9 Final water bill must be paid 9 No personal checks or AMEX accepted
Oakbrook * No stamps required 17W275 Butterfield Rd 630-941-8W0
Terrace I - Final water bill must be paid Oakbrook Terrace,IL 60181 www.oakbrookler-race.net
* $50 Inspection *Transfer form required—available on-line 20040 Governors Hwy (708)603-8000
Olympia Fields . Final water bill must be paid 9 Call village to schedule inspection Seller Olympia Fields,IL 60461 www.olvmoia-fields.com
9 Inspection ood for I year
Orland Park 9 No stamps required 14700 Ravinia Ave 708-403-6100
* Final water bill must be paid Orland Park,IL 60462-3167 it
9 Final water bill and all other village 200 E.Wood St. (847)359-9088
Palatine •
debts to be paid Palatine,IL 60067-5339 (847)359-9082—Water Bill
www.paIdnejI,us
* No stamps required 7607 W.College Dr. (708)361-1804
Palos Heights . Final water bill must be paid e Final water meter reading required Palos Heights,IL 613463 (708)361-1800—Water Reading
wwwmalosheiahts.=
Palos Hills - $50 permit charge to seller - Inspection required on ALL properties and schedule Sellers 10335 South Roberts Rd (708)598-3400
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l nal water bill must be paid 2 weeks prior to close Palos Hills, IL 60465 wwwpaloshillsweb.om
* Provide original deed and copy of sales contract to
obtain stamps. (Deed only for exempt)
e Transfer form required-available at village hall or
* Stamp$5.00 per$1,000 can be mailed
Park Forest - $15 Exempt stamp required - Inspection needed before closing if property to be Seller 350 Victory Dr (708)748-1112
*$100 Inspection owner occupled. Park Forest IL 60466 www.ld0aaeofbarl(forest.com
* Inspection needed after dosing but before
occupancy if property to be rental
* Inspection request form available online
* No personal checks over$15.
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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Park Ridge • $25 Exempt stamp required • Instructions for sate of property available online Seller 505 Butler Place www arkrid e.
•All village debts must be aid •Allow 5 daysto obtain stamps
Park Ridge,IL 60068 www,narkridae.us
•Transfer form required-available online
• Instructions for sale of property available online
• Stamp$2.50 per$1,000 (Treasurer's link)
•Zoning certificate required for multi-unit property
• $0 Exempt stamp required 419 Fulton (309)494-8545
Peoria . $120 minimum zoning certificate • City stamps now being issued by Peoria County Seller Peoria,IL 61602 www.ceoriaaov.oro
•$0 Zoning certificate for exempt Recorder of Deeds. Mail all applicable documents
to: Peoria County Recorder
324 Main SL,Room G4
Peoria,IL 61602
Phoenix •$50 Inspection •Village hall Wednesday hours:gam-12pm 633 E.151 st St (708)331-2636
• Final water bill must be id Phoenix,IL 60426 www.viUg_qept�hoenix.com
• Many properties with Plainfield address are in other
• Final water meter must be schedule 24401 W.Lockport St (815)436-7093
Plainfield villages'city limits that may have a tax. Call village
prior to Dosing to confirm if propertyis in Plainfield limits Plainfield.IL 60544 www.olainfield il.ora
• $170 Inspection .All village debts must be paid prior to issuance of
•Additional$95 per unit for multi- 2440 Walter Zimny Dr (708)385-0139
Posen family Certificate of Compliance Seller Posen,IL 60469 www.villaoeofposen.oro
•All villa debts must be aid • Contact village if property does not pass inspection
• Inspection— . Must file Occupancy Inspection application
1. $50 condo
Richton Park 2. $75 single famity/townhome prior t cl online)then schedule inspection 14 days Seller 4455 Sauk Trail www 481-8950
3. $100 commercial prior to dosing. Richton Paris IL 60471 www.richtonpark.oro
•All village debts must be paid
• Stamp$1.00 per$1,000 • Transfer form required-available online
• $0 Exempt stamp required • Original deed and grantor/grantee statementng inspection 400 Park Ave (708)366-8500
River Forest . $0 Zoning ins on required for exempt transaction Seller River Forest,IL 60305 www.yf us
• Final water bill must be paid • Inspections occur ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays
• Stamp$50 flat fee for SFR/condo • Provide deed,survey,and water application signed
• Stamp$100 flat fee for commercial by buyer to obtain stamps.
• Stamp$25+$25 per unit for appt .Transfer form (708)453-8007
River Grove bulling required—available online Seller 2621 N.Thatcher
Inspection required for exempt • Seller must show deed ge River Grove,IL 60171 www.voro us
• $0
transfers well • Final water bill must be id at villa hall PRIOR
• Final water bill must be aid to obtaining stamps
• Must submit application 14 days prior to dosing—
available on line
• $2001nspection • Provide copy of deed and termite inspection to
Additional$50 per unit on multi- obtain stamps 157W 144°i St (708)841-2200
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Riverdale family • Final water bill must be paid within 7 days of Seller Riverdale,IL 60827 www.villayeofriverdale.net
•All village debts must be paid transfer stamp purchase
• Exempt stamp required
• Inspection required on exempt transaction-allow 14
days to complete
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•Schedule inspection 10 days prior to close
• $175 Inspection 27 Riverside Rd (708)447-2700
Riverside . Final water bill must be paid (708)447-1241 Seller Riverside,IL 60546 www.riverside.il.us
• Provide original survey that is less than 6 months
old
• Stamp$100 flat fee 3327 W.137th St (708)385-8940
Robbins • $0—Exempt stamp • Inspection application available only at village hall Either Robbins,IL 60472 www.villaaeotobbins-il.com
• $2401ns ction
• Provide copy of deed,IL and village PTAX to obtain
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 stamps
Rolling • $50 Exempt stamp required •Transfer form required for all deeds-available Seller 3600 Krchoff (847)394-8500
Meadows . Final water bill and all other village online Rolling Meadows,IL 60008 www-cim n.ora
debts must be paid • Documentation submitted after 3:30 will result in
stamps issued next day
• Provide original deed for village to affix stamp
•Transfer form required—call Finance Dept
• Clearance letter required on all debts and good for
• Stamp$3.50 per$1,000 5 days.
Romeoville • $40 non-exempt stamp required • Signed Buyer/Seller affidavit may be required for Buyer 1050 W.Romeo Rd (815)886-7200
• All village debts must be paid inspection issues. Romeoville.IL 60446 www.romeoville.ora
• Schedule final water meter reading minimum 7
days prior to closing
• Foreclosed properties need walk-through by Village
Building Department
• No stamps required
• Final water bill must be paid
• Occupancy Inspection on vacated
properly 60+days
1. $400—SFR • Inspection required before water will be tumed on 31 S.Prospect St. 630-980-2000
Roselle 2. $225—Townhouse vacant(REO)property for buyer. NOT required Roselle,IL 60172-2097 www.roselle.il.us
3. $150-Condo before dosing
• Inspection fee on REO property
1. $400—SFR
2. $220—Townhome
3. $150-Condo
Rosemont • No stamps required 9501 W.Devon Ave. 847-825-4404
• Final water bill must be paid Rosement,IL 60018-4823 www.rosemont.com/villace of rosem
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Round Lake
• $60 Inspection •All village debts must be paid prior 1937 N Municipal Way
to obtaining (847)546-2351
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Beach •$0 Water meter inspection Certificate of Occupancy. Seller Round Lake Beach,IL 60073 www•villaaeofroundlakeWach.com
•All village debts must be paid • Schedule final water reading 5 days prior to closing
Round Lake . $75 Ins 619 W.Pontiac Ct (847)546-1206
Heights pection • Inspection must be paid in advance Seller Round Lake Heights.IL 60073 www.vilfaQeofroyndiakeheights.com
•$751nspection
Round Lake -$65 re-inspection .All village debts must be paid prior to obtaining 203 Lake Shore Or (847)546-2790
Park • $200 water deposit for new Certificate of Occupancy. Seller Round Lake Park,IL 60073 www.roundiakecark.us
residences
•All village debts must be paid
First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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• Final water bill must be id St Charles,IL 60174-1984 www rl 1
. $50 Inspection 21801 Torrence Ave (708)758-3330
Sauk Vllage • $50 Application • Inspection application available only at village hall Seller Sauk Village,IL 60411 www ill
• Stamp$1.00 per$1,000 • Provide copy of contact and legal description of
property to obtain stamps 101 S.Schaumburg Ct (847)895-4500
Schaumburg •$10 Exempt stamp required .Transfer form required-available online Seller Schaumburg.IL 60193 www.villageotschaumbuEg.com
• Final water bill must be paid • Contact Water Dept to schedule reading
Schiller Park . Final water bill must be paid • Final water meter reading required before payment 9526 Irving Park Rd (847)678-2550
Schiller Park,IL 60176 www.villageo-fsc-hillerpark.com
Shorewood • No stamps required 1 Towne Center Blvd 815-725-2150
• Final water bill must be aid • Shorewood.IL 60404-9705 www vil i
• Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 . Transfer form required 5127 Oakton (847)673-0500
Skokie •$25 Exempt stamp required e Copy of PTAX and copy of deed required Seller Skokie,IL 60077 www.skokie.org
• Final water bill must be paid
SleepyHollow • No stamps required 1 Thorobred Lane 847-426-6700
• Final water bill must be paid Sleepy Hollow,IL 60118 www.sleeovhofloyAl.org
• $175 Inspection for property plus
South Chicago $25 for each additional residence in 3317 Chicago Rd (708)755-1880
Heights same building Seller So.Chicago Heights,IL 60411 www.southchicaaoheichts.com
• Final water bill must be paid
South Elgin • No stamps required 10 N.Water St 847-742-5780
e Final water bin must be paid South Elgin,IL 60177-1695 www.southelain.com
South Holland • Final water bin must be paid • Certificate of Payment required. Seller 16226 Wausau Ave (708)210-2900
South Holland.IL 60473 www II n
• Schedule final water meter reading 1 week prior to
Steger •$50 Minimum for inspection dosing Seller 3320 Lewis Avenue (708)754-3395
• Final water bin must be paid • If home has inside water meter,must be replaced Steger,IL 60475 wvwr.vitlageofsteeer.org
with outside meter-$100 fee
•Stamp$5.00 per$1,000
Stickney • $25 Exempt stamp required • Provide village original deed and copy of sales Seller 6533 W.Pershing (708)749-4400
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• Final water bin must be paid
• Stamp$4.00 per$1000
• $0 Exempt stamp required 1629 N.Manheim (708)345-5550
Stone Park .$50 Inspection • Original Deed,PTAX or MyDec required. Seller Stone Park,IL 60165 www.voso.us
• Final water bin must be paid
• Stamp$3.00 per$1.000 • PTAX and transfer form required—available online 301 E.Irving Park (630)736-38W Main
Streamwood • $10 Exempt stamp required • Copy of Deed required Seller (630)736-3844 Finance Dept
•All villa a debts must be aid • Schedule final water readingStreamwood,IL 60107 www.streamwood.org
• No stamps required 10 Municipal Dr. 630-466-4507
Sugar Grove . Final water bin must be paid Sugar Grove,IL 60554-6901 wvwi v it v
• $50 minimum inspection 7321 W.59M St (708)563-4800
Summit . Final water bill must be aid • Certificate of Compliance Seller Summit,IL 60501 www.thevillaceofs�urnmft..com
•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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- Stamp$5.00 per$1000 Deed for stamps 308 W.State St (815)895-4920
Sycamore *$0 Exempt stamp required(form 9 Stamps waived if. Buyer Sycamore,IL 60178 www.citvofsvcamore.com
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Thornton 9 No stamps required 115 E.Margaret St 708-877-4456
* Final water bill must be paid 0 Thomton.IL 60476-1292 www.thomton6O476.com
Tinley Park - No stamps required 16250 S.Oak Park Ave. 708-444-5000
9 Final water bill must be paid Tinley Park,IL 60477-1600 www.finlevoark.oM
9 Stamp$1.00 per$1,000 *Transfer form required-available at village hall or
o $25 Exempt stamp required 698 Burnham Dr (708)534-6451
University Park .$250 Inspection faxed Seller University Park,IL 60484 wwwuniversity-park-il.co
9 All villa debts must be paid 0 Original signatures required. I
Villa Park -$50 Inspection(seller charge) * Call Public Works(630)834-8505 to schedule Seller 20 S.Ardmore Ave (630)834-8500
* Final water bill must be paid - No personal checks Villa Park.IL 60181
Wauconda - $751- Final
Inspection form required—available online Seller 101 N.Main St (847)526-9609
water bill must be id ' Inspection Wauconda,IL 60084 www.wauconda-ilM
e $100 Inspection a zoning letter required—application on available 100 N.Martin Luther Kng Jr (847)599-2500
Waukegan * Final water bill must be paid online AND MUST BE REQUESTED PRIOR TO Seller Ave www,wau anweb.net
LISTING Waukegan.IL 60085
* NON-Exempt
- $0—Exempt stamps 1.Deed Certification form required—available
West Chicago e $0.11 per sq.foot Inspection fee on online Seller 475 Main St (630)293-2200
NON-Exempt property 2.1rispection required West Chicago,IL 60185 wwwwestchicago&%
9 All village debts must be paid a Final water meter reading 2 days prior to close
* Provide copy of signed deed for exempt transaction
West Dundee No stamps required 102 South Second St (847)561-3800
• Final water bill must be paid West Dundee,IL 60118 wwwwdundee.m
• $0 Exempt stamp required * Provide village original deed for stamps 10300 West Roosevelt Rd (708)345-0020
Westchester * $125 Inspection—SFR/condo * Final Meter reading required and bill paid before Seller Westchester,IL 60154 www.westchester-il.ora
* Compliance water bill must be paid affixing stamp to deed
Western - Final water meter reading required. Need seller 740 Hillgrove Ave. 708-246-1800
a No stamps required
Springs forwarding address and buyer information Western Springs.IL 60558 WWW.WSDnnos.com
9 Stamp$2.50 per$1.000 * Utility Account Application form—available online
Wheaton * $25 Exempt stamp required 9 Real Estate Transfer Tax form—available online Buyer 303 W.Wesley (630)260-2000 Finance Dept.
Fi* nal water bill and all other villag •e *Water clearance letter required Wheaton.IL 60187 www.wheaton.il.us
debts must be paid
9 Form to request certificate online
*Water,sewer&garbage bills must * Certificate submitted with deed for recording 2 Community Blvd (847)459-2600
Wheeling be paid(prior to transfer certificate * Call to schedule final water reading 7 days prior to N/A Wheeling,IL 60090 www.wheelin-gil.cov
being issued) close
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Willowbrook No stamps required 7760 Quincy St. 630-323-8215* Final water bill must be paid Willowbrook,IL 60527-5594 www.will owbmokilgq_
First American Will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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9 Stamp$3.00 per$1,000 e Transfer form required-available only at village hall 1200 Wilmette Ave (847)251-2700
Wilmette 9$0 Exempt stamp required * Schedule final water meter reading at least 5 days Buyer Wilmette,IL 60091 www.Wlniette.com
-All village debts must be paid prior to close
Winfield • No stamps required 27W466 Jewell Rd. 630-933-7100
* Final water bill must be paid 0 Winfield,IL 60190-1293 www villaaeofvAnfield.com
Winnetka o No stamps required 0 510 Green Bay Rd. 847-501-6000
e Final water bill must be paid I V*Annetka,IL 60093-2563 www.villaceo twin netka.oro
Winthrop - No stamps required 830 Sheridan Rd. 847-872-3846
Harbor - Final water bill must be paid Winthrop Harbor.IL 60096 www.winthroDharbor.com
e Minimum 48 hours to process stamps
- Stamp$2.50 per$1,000 a Transfer form required-available online 5 Plaza Drive Attn:Front Desk (630)852-7000
Woodridge - $25 Exempt stamp required e Schedule final water reading at least 5 days prior to Seller Woodridge,IL 60517 www,,Vl.woodddae.il.us
-All Village debts must be paid dose NOTE: A$100 payment or average bill
amount required to obtain stamps
Woodstock - No stamps required 121 W.Calhoun St 815-338-4300
* Final water bill must be paid Woodstock.I 60098-321 8 www.woodstockil.com
Worth - $20 Water certification • Schedule final meter reading at least 7 years prior Seller 7112 W.111 th St (708)448-1181
- Final water bill must be paid to closing Worth,IL 60482 www.villaceofworth.com
Yorkville - No stamps required • 800 Game Farrn Rd. 630-553-4350
• Final water bill must be paid Yorkville,IL 60560-0901 X=, 2rk)dIl2.il.us
• Final water meter reading required. Call(847)746- 2828 Sheridan Road (847)746-4000
Zion - Final water bill must be paid! 4060 to schedule. Seller Zion,IL 60099 www.cftmfzion.com
•First American will obtain stamps All transfer information is believed accurate. However,contact the taxing body directly for confirmation
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The following list is a summary of the Community Development Committee topics and the outcome of
those topics for the calendar year 2017:
August 2017- Established a schedule for the 2017 calendar year of Committee meeting dates and
topics of discussion.
September 2017- Discussion on the current animal and fowl ordinance,this discussion focused on if the
city would like to move forward with allowing backyard chickens, in the end the
decision was made to not change the current ordinance and review it again in August
of 2019 when more data from communities that allow backyard chickens was
available.
October 2017- Presentation of a draft copy of a Code Enforcement Strategy,this strategy is a working
document and will take some times to finish, an update will be presented to the
committee every month until it is finished. Placement of garbage receptacles was
discussed and forwarded to council for action,the discussion focused on where
receptacles should be placed when storing them.
November 2017 Cancelled
December 2017 Discussion on transfer stamps, 2018 calendar meeting dates, 2018 accomplishments
The following dates are proposed meeting dates for the Community Development Committee during the
2018 Calendar Year:
January 22, 2018 7:00 PM
March 12, 2018 7:00 PM
May 14, 2018 7:00 PM
June 11, 2018 7:00 PM
July 23, 2018 7:00 PM
September 10, 2018 7:00 PM
October 22, 2018 7:00 PM
December 10, 2018 7:00 PM