Des Plaines Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Des Plaines sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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Who pays in Des Plaines

Seller.

What catches people out

Unincorporated Des Plaines is exempt. Residents who sell and buy another principal residence in the city within a year can claim a refund.

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Sources

City of Des Plaines, Real Estate Transfer Stamp
“This is a seller’s tax and is $2 per $1,000 of the selling price.”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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Estimates only. Your closing agent or the county recorder issues the final figure. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.