Benton County Tax Sale Information The Benton County Tax Foreclosure Auction allows participants to purchase tax-foreclosed properties by paying off unpaid taxes. The auction will be hosted by the Benton County Treasurer’s […]
Treasurer's Office at the St. Clair County Building
10 Public Sq., Belleville
St. Clair County Tax Sale Information The St. Clair County Tax Sale Auction provides a unique opportunity for buyers to purchase tax-delinquent properties by paying off unpaid taxes. Managed by […]
Peoria County Courthouse in the County Boardroom on the 4th floor
324 Main Street, Peoria
Peoria County Tax Sale Information The Peoria County Tax Sale Auction is an opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent properties by paying unpaid taxes. Managed by the Peoria County Treasurer’s Office, the auction […]
Lien Sales Annually Oct – Nov. Deed Sales Are Held on a Needed Basis and Only on Properties That Were Not Sold at Lien Sale and Were Held by the County for 18 Months
10% Penalty if Redeemed in 1st 6 Months, 15% Penalty if Redeemed in Months 6-12, but Only on the Taxes and Fees Not the Overbid. Overbid Amount Receives 5% Interest.
Redemption Period:
1 Year if Sold at County Sale, Liens Not Sold at County Sale Are Certified to Commissioner and Sold in “Commissioner’s Certificate Sale” With 120 Day Redemption Period
Online Auction:
Yes
Over the Counter:
No but There Is a Second Auction Called a Commissioners Certificate Auction With a Shorter Redemption Period of 120 Days
25% Penalty Per 6 Months for Non Homestead or Special Land Use Properties. If 2 Yr Redemption Period Applies 25% for 1st Year and 50% Penalty for 2nd Year
Redemption Period:
6 Months for Most Properties. 2 Years for Homestead and Special Land Use Properties
Online Auction:
The Vast Majority No, but in 2019, Two Counties (Victoria & Orange)
“Upset Sale” First With Premium Bidding Which Does Not Extinguish Other Liens, Followed by “Judicial Sale” Where All Liens With the Exception of Irs Liens Are Extinguished
Frequency:
Annually Throughout the Year. Upset Sales Typically Held in the Fall. Judicial Sale Typically in the Spring but Could Be Anytime After the Upset Sale.
Interest Rate / Penalty:
N/A
Redemption Period:
N/A
Online Auction:
Very Few
Over the Counter:
Yes Through “Repository” List With County Acceptance