The City of Des Plaines imposes a tax on the privilege of
transferring title to real estate located within the corporate
limits of the city as evidenced by the recordation of a deed by any
person and a tax is imposed on the privilege of transferring the
beneficial interest in real estate located within the corporate
limits of the city at the rate of two dollars ($2.00) per one
thousand dollar ($1,000.00) value of the property, for each
transfer. The tax herein levied shall be in addition to any and all
other taxes and shall be paid by the seller. (Ord. M-3-94,
1-17-1994)
The ultimate incidence and liability for payment of the tax
imposed by this article shall be borne by the seller, the grantor of
any deed subject to this article or by the grantor, assignor or
transferor of any instrument conveying the beneficial interest in
real estate within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. M-9-88,
3-21-1988)
Click here for the Real Estate Transfer Form. Transfer
stamps can be purchased in the Finance & Administrative Services
Department.
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Real Estate Transfer Stamps
