Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Reminds Professionals Residential Real Estate Reporting Began March 1, 2026

Beginning March 1, 2026, select professionals involved in real estate closings and settlements are required to report information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on certain non-financed transfers of residential real estate to legal entities or trusts. The requirement does not apply to transfers of property to individuals. Transfers covered by this reporting requirement make up a small fraction of the market, but they have a high risk for involvement in money laundering and other crimes. This reporting requirement will help law enforcement investigate suspicious residential real estate transfers and protect our housing market from national security threats. 

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FinCEN’s website has the following resources to help real estate professionals comply with this requirement:

• Residential Real Estate Rule Web page
• Filing Resources
• Quick Reference Guides
• Frequently Asked Questions

In light of the reporting requirement, the residential real estate geographic targeting orders that FinCEN issued in October 2025 will expire on February 28, 2026.