Varies Transfer Tax
Varies charges $3 per $1,000 of price or fraction (0.3%) on top of the Illinois state tax ($0.50 per $500 of price or fraction (0.1%)). On a $314,200 home that is $1,260 in total. Municipal transfer stamp (varies by city within DuPage County; several examples) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Varies transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Varies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $150 | $450 | $600 |
| $200,000 | $200 | $600 | $800 |
| $250,000 | $250 | $750 | $1,000 |
| $300,000 | $300 | $900 | $1,200 |
| $350,000 | $350 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| $400,000 | $400 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| $450,000 | $450 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| $600,000 | $600 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| $700,000 | $700 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
| $800,000 | $800 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
Transfer tax calculator
Who pays
Negotiable. Municipal transfer stamp (varies by city within DuPage County; several examples) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Varies?
Varies charges $3 per $1,000 of price or fraction (0.3%), on top of the Illinois state tax, so a $314,200 home pays $1,260 in total ($315 state, $945 local).
Who pays the Varies transfer tax?
Negotiable. Municipal transfer stamp (varies by city within DuPage County; several examples) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Sources
- 35 ILCS 200/31-10, stated on the PTAX-203/MyDec transfer declaration
- Who pays
- DuPage County Recorder, Townships and Municipal Transfer Stamps page
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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