Sale Process Information

• The Tax Lien Sale will begin at 9 a.m. on November 18th (19th if needed) until all tax sale liens are offered.
• The sale is an automated computer system that will enable the buyer to bid on a parcel electronically.
• Lap top computers will be provided to each buyer (demo can be seen at Illinois Tax Sale website).
• Bidding starts at 18% and taxes are sold to the first lowest bidder.
• Any parcel not sold will become the property of Lake County.
• Seating is based on first come first serve. Doors will open at 8 a.m.
• Any corrections must be completed before a township has ended.
•  Those that participated in the sale must have payments for purchases posted in the Lake County Treasurer's Office no later than 3:00 pm on the 2nd business day, following the conclusion of the tax sale.
• All first time buyers are required to provide a certified check in the amount that they plan to purchase at the tax sale.
• Some parcels listed may not be offered at the sale for the following reasons:
  • Paid by owner
  • Bankruptcy
  • Forfeiture
  • Exempt
  • Foreclosure
  • Court orders
  • Other reason required by law

General Rules

• No smoking in the building.
• Each day we will provide two, 15-minute breaks.
• Use of cell phones in the tax sale room is prohibited.