Clay County Tax Lien Sales
Clay County's 2026 annual tax sale
In the county's own words (source):
“NOTICE TO ALL TAX BUYERS: Pursuant to Public Act 104-0553 , Clay County has elected to acquire all delinquent real estate property taxes as trustee for the taxing districts, beginning with the 2025 Payable in 2026 tax sale. Delinquent mobile home taxes will continue to be offered at the tax sale to private tax buyers under the applicable provisions of Illinois Law.”
- Law: Illinois Public Act 104-0553 (35 ILCS 200/21-190(b))
What is still open to buyers in Clay County
- The county's tax deed sale (sealed bid) — Clay County on iltaxsale.com. Last held October 2, 2026.
- County-held tax certificates — the county may assign them on request (35 ILCS 200/21-90(c)). Ask the Clay County Treasurer.
- The annual sale offers mobile homes only — no land.
The last Clay County sale we have on record
- It was held on October 2, 2026.
- 29 properties were on that list.
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How Illinois tax lien sales work
Illinois is a tax lien state with a redemption posture of 3 yrs (varies). Three years for property sold at the annual sale on or after July 10, 2026, but only one year for vacant non-farm land, buildings with 7 or more units, and commercial or industrial property. Certificates sold from January 2024 to July 9, 2026 run two and a half years. Land a county resells after taking its own tax deed carries no redemption.
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Dates come from county and auction-platform sources and can change. Always confirm with the county before relying on a date.