- Forest Park: www.forestpark.net
- Apply for an Inspection at the Department of Public Health and Safety-708/615-627600
- Complete: Request for Inspection of Property “Certificate of Compliance” form-See website
- A copy of the MLS listing sheet
- Necessary Fees-See Schedule of fees on form
- Once the Village has all the above they will Schedule the Inspection
- After inspection the Village will provide seller with a written ordinance of corrections. (See website for form for specific directions if buyer is going to fix repairs)
- Buyer is Handling repairs “Conditional Certificate of Compliance Issued”
- The Village may issue “Conditional Certificates of Compliance if the following conditions are met:
- Payment of additional $100.00 administrative fee and
- Presentation of signed, written agreement between the seller, buyer or transferee and the Village that the buyer, grantee or transferee has agreed to assume the obligation to correct all violations set forth in the order of correction within four (4) month of the sale or transfer of ownership of the subject property. Signatures must be notarized.
- Schedule Final Water Billing:
- A final water meter reading must be requested a least 5 business days prior to closing. Contact Village Clerk-708/615-6202.
- Transfer Stamp: Buyer’s Closing Agent MUST bring Stamp to closing:
- Pay Final water bill
- Have Certificate of Compliance or Conditional Certificate of Compliance
- Provide a Copy of the deed-furnished by (Buyers Closing agent)
- Provide a copy of the completed Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration (P-Tax) form.