Illinois tax sales December 2026
1 upcoming Illinois tax sale (December 2026): dates, venues, registration deadlines and official county links, plus how Illinois's lien system works.
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
Upcoming sales
- Will County, IL tax lien sale
In person, Will County Office Building, Joliet, 10am
How Illinois tax sales work
Illinois is a tax lien state: at the sale, investors buy a lien (certificate) on the property rather than the property itself. The owner can pay off the lien with interest or penalty during the redemption period; if they don't, the certificate holder can eventually seek a deed.
How the auction is won: Lowest penalty. Maximum interest or penalty: 9% per 6 months, bid down (max 18%/yr). Redemption period: 3 years for certificates from July 10, 2026 (2.5 before); 1 year vacant/commercial.
Recent change (Public Act 104-0553, July 10, 2026): Judicial tax deed auctions, surplus equity fund funded by buyer fees; 3-year redemption for new certificates.
Sources: 35 ILCS 200/21-215 · 21-350 · 21-355
By county
- Will County· Dec 1, 2026
Not legal advice. LienDesk is a research tool. This page summarizes public records and statutes for general education; it is not legal, tax or investment advice. Laws, dates and terms change, so confirm everything with the county, the trustee or sheriff running the sale, and a licensed attorney before you bid.