St. Clair County Transfer Tax
St. Clair County charges $0.25 per $500 of price or fraction (0.05%) on top of the Illinois state tax ($0.50 per $500 of price or fraction (0.1%)). On a $314,200 home that is $472 in total. St. Clair County real estate transfer tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
St. Clair County transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | St. Clair County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $75 | $225 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $100 | $300 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $125 | $375 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $150 | $450 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $175 | $525 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $200 | $600 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $225 | $675 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $250 | $750 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $300 | $900 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $350 | $1,050 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $400 | $1,200 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $500 | $1,500 |
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Who pays
Seller. St. Clair County real estate transfer tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County charges $0.25 per $500 of price or fraction (0.05%), on top of the Illinois state tax, so a $314,200 home pays $472 in total ($315 state, $157 local).
Who pays the St. Clair County transfer tax?
Seller. St. Clair County real estate transfer tax (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Sources
- 35 ILCS 200/31-10, stated on the PTAX-203/MyDec transfer declaration
- Who pays
- Illinois Dept. of Revenue, Real Estate Transfer Tax (every Illinois county imposes the standard non-home-rule rate of $0.25/$500 under 35 ILCS 200/31-1, confirmed via the Illinois Realtors' statewide transfer-tax listing stating 'All Illinois Counties $.25/$500')
Rates as the statute or revenue department publishes them, checked 2026-09-22. Figures are computed from those rates and rounded to the dollar; exemptions for first-time buyers or principal residences are noted where they exist and are not applied. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the statutes and ordinances cited above and rounded to the dollar. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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