Real Estate Transfer Stamp and Refund

The City of Des Plaines has a tax on transfer of title on real estate or transfer of beneficial interest in real estate located within the corporate limits of the city. This is a seller’s tax and is $2 per $1,000 of the selling price. The City requires all fees and fines owed to the City, including water balances to date, be paid in full before a transfer or exemption stamp is issued.

Please note: Transfers/changes of a property located in unincorporated Des Plaines (with the exception of 9601 Golf Road), including the sale of a property, is exempt from paying the real estate transfer.

Detailed information on submission guidelines, exemption stamps and processing times are included within the Real Estate Transfer Stamp Form, which is available below.

• Real Estate Transfer Application and Guidelines(PDF, 702KB)
• Real Estate Transfer Refund Request(PDF, 777KB)