Wheaton Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Wheaton sale, added up.

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

Buyer.

What catches people out

Wheaton puts this on the buyer, which is unusual for the Chicago suburbs.

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Sources

City of Wheaton, Real Estate Transfer Tax Stamps
“The cost of the Real Estate Transfer Stamp is $2.50 per $1,000 ... The buyer (or grantee) is responsible for purchasing the real estate transfer stamp.”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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