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Municipality Guide

Your guide to IL municipality requirements and transfer tax costs.

Addison

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: $2.50 / $1,000
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Y
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Y
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Home inspection required prior to closing, no fee for inspection. Sewer inspection required and final water must be paid prior to scheduling closing.

Algonquin

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Alsip

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: $3.50 / $1,000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Arlington Heights

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A home inspection is required for new construction only; The fee for the inspection is included with when purchasing the building permit.

Aurora

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: $3.00 / $1000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Annual Inspection only required for rental properties. Prior to sale, final water reading is required for all properties and final bill must be.

Barrington

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Final water reading required prior to closing.

Bartlett

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: $3.00 / $1000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Final water bill and any and all outstanding amounts due must be paid prior to closing.

Batavia

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Zoning inspection required prior to closing. Fee for zoning inspection is $25.00.

Beach Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50 (add $175 if property vacant six months or more). Apply ten days before sale.
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: For rental properties: Only bi-annual inspections are required. Zoning certificate is required at least two weeks before sale. Buyer must apply for water and sewer and pay $100 deposit. Seller must give forwarding address to the Village and pay water bill and any other fees due.

Bedford Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: No
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Home inspection required prior to closing at a cost of $50. Final water bill must be paid prior to closing.

Belleville

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $60.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Bellwood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: No
Seller Cost: $5.00 / $1000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $125.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Rental Inspections are required upon change in occupancy.

Bensenville

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $55.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: -

Berkeley

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $300.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A Sump pump inspection is required prior to closing. Final water bill, fines and other amounts due must be paid prior to closing.

Berwyn

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Final water bill must be paid prior to closing.

Bethalto

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $20-$30
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Inspection requirements are as follows: For Rental Property; Tier 1 or Tier 2 inspections; Tier 1 requires an inspection every 3rd year for a $20 fee plus one follow up inspection; Tier 2 requires an inspection at change of occupancy for a $30 fee plus one follow up inspection. Call village to confirm Property Tier.

Bloomingdale

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: -

Blue Island

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $300.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Final reading on the water account is required to be requested at least 1 week prior to closing. Final water account payment to be paid in full prior to closing. Water Department (708) 597-8605. Any outstanding fines/liens due to the City of Blue Island are required to be paid in full prior to the closing on the property.

Bolingbrook

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: $3.75 / $1,000
Seller Cost: $3.75 / $1,000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: For Rental Property; Code enforcement unit does a pre-occupancy inspection of all rental units prior to closing.

Broadview

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Brookfield

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Buffalo Grove

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Call Village prior to closing to ensure no outstanding fees owed. Any outstanding fees must be paid prior to closing.

Bunker Hill

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Burbank

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Burnham

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Calumet City

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes - split 50/50 with Seller
Seller Cost: Yes - split 50/50 with Buyer
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: The final water bill must be paid prior to closing. Village requires the state declaration form along with plat of survey prior to closing.

Calumet Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: No
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Note: Transfer tax is $8/$1,000 up to the first $2,000,000 in sales price. Any amount over $2,000,000; call village to confirm transfer tax amount due.

Carol Stream

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: No
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: All water, sewer and others village amounts due must be paid and a copy of sales contract is required to be submitted to the village prior to closing.

Carpentersville

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Rental Property Requires inspections every 3 years. Call Village to find out when last inspection occurred.

Channahon

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: No
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Chicago

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: $7.50 / $1000
Seller Cost: $3.00 / $1000
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: All rental buildings with 4 or more units must be registered with the city; Inspection may occur upon notice from Building Department. Call City to confirm if inspection is needed prior to closing.

Chicago Heights

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Chicago Ridge

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Cicero

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A rental Inspection is required upon the sale of the building. Cost of inspection is dependent upon number of units.

Clarendon Hills

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Country Club Hills

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Countryside

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Crystal Lake

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Darien

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Deerfield

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Dekalb

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: NO
Cost: $0
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Final water read needs to be ordered and balance paid prior to closing.

Des Plaines

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Any code violations must be cured prior to closing. An inspection is required if the property is a residential rental; and plat of survey required.

Dolton

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $150.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Downers Grove

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

East Alton

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

East Hazel Crest

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: NO
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Both the Real Estate Transfer and the Letter of Zoning Compliance must be presented with the original signatures ("wet ink"). Copies will not be accepted.

Elgin

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A pre sale inspection is required if violations on the property exist.

Elk Grove Village

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50-$100
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Cost for Annual Rental Inspection varies based on property size.

Elmhurst

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Elmwood Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: All rental properties must have a rental inspection conducted prior to listing the property for sale.

Evanston

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Transfer Stamp costs vary as follows: $5.00 for every $1,000 up to $1.5M. $7.00 for every $1,000 $1.5M - $5M. $9.00 for every $1,000 for $5M+

Evergreen Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Fairview Heights

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Flossmor

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Forest Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Fox River Grove

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Franklin Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $80 and up
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: The fee for inspection and review of the deed or document of transfer of ownership shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). An additional inspection fee for residential units shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first unit and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each additional unit.

Freeport

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Glen Ellyn

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: An annual inspection of common areas in multi-family rental buildings is required.

Glencoe

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Glendale Heights

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: An annual inspection of all common areas and 10% of all units within the property is required.

Glenview

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Glenwood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Godfrey

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $30.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Golf

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Vaires
General Notes
N/A

Hainesville

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $40.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Hanover Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Harvard

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Harvey

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Harwood Heights

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Hazel Crest

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Hickory Hills

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Highland Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Highwood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Hillside

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $20.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Hinsdale

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Hoffman Estates

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: VARIES
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Rental properties require an inspection every 6 months.

Hometown

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: VARIES
General Notes
N/A

Homewood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Huntley

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Indian Head Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Island Lake

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $50.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: VARIES
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Pre sale inspection is an Electrical Inspection; cost $50.00.

Itasca

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Johnsburg

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Joliet

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $0
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A residential transfer information and disclosure form is required before contract entered into if residential (single family, condominium or townhome). A Water/Lien Letter is required to purchase transfer stamp. Letter good for 4 business dates from the date of the final meter reading.

Justice

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
General Notes
N/A

La Grange Park

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Lake Bluff

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Lake Forest

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lake in the Hills

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lake Villa

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lake Zurich

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Lakemoor

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Lansing

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: A transfer certificate must be obtained upon proof of payment of all water charges, grass cutting charges, ambulance charges, property maintenance charges, and any open judgments. Applies to all transfers of real property and beneficial interests in real property.

Lemont

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Libertyville

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lincolnshire

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: Yes
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lincolnwood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Obtain final water reading; bill must be paid. All sums due village must be paid. Certificate of payment required ($20).

Lisle

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lockport

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
General Notes
N/A

Lombard

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: No
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Varies
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Lynwood

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
General Notes
N/A

Lyons

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $100.00
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Macomb

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Madison

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: None
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: Varies
General Notes
N/A

Manteno

Transfer Stamps
Buyer Cost: None
Seller Cost: Yes
Pre-sale Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $0
Yearly Rental Inspection
Required: Yes
Cost: $0.00
General Notes
Buyer Cost: Two inspections required: (1) Fire Department must complete a carbon monoxide inspection; (2) The Village must complete a sidewalk inspection. Each has no cost.

Markham

Transfer Stamps