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FY 2023-21
June 2023
This bulletin is written to inform you of recent changes; it does not replace statutes, rules and regulations, or court decisions.
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Rental Housing Support Program Fund State Surcharge Rate Change
To: All County Recorders
Effective July 1, 2023, Public Act 102-1135 increases the state surcharge that all Illinois County Recorders must collect for the Rental Housing Support Program Fund for the recording of all real estate-related documents. Beginning July 1, the portion of the Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge paid to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will increase from $9 to $18.
When must I begin collecting the increased surcharge?
Beginning July 1, 2023, you must collect the $18 Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge for each recorded real estate-related document. You send the $18 to IDOR, to be distributed into the Rental Housing Support Program Fund. 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.
The increase in the state surcharge for the Rental Housing Support Program Fund begins with your submission for the July 2023 reporting period, which is due on or before August 15, 2023.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the reporting and payment application?
If you have questions about the Rental Housing Support Program reporting and payment application, call IDOR at 217 524-4767, or email us at Rev.ElectronicFiling@illinois.gov.