Clay County, Illinois tax sale

Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Information only, not investment or legal advice. Sale dates, terms and deadlines change; always confirm with the county before you register or bid.

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Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2027, 10:30 AM
Sale: Annual Tax Sale (2025 payable 2026 taxes; mobile homes only offered to private buyers)
Deposit: $100 registration fee
Register by: Last day to register is December 21, 2026
Source: https://claycounty.illinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tax-Sale-Registration-2026.pdf

Sale type: lien
Format: Unknown
Auction site: RAMS2 (automated sale) (we link to it; we don't copy its listings)
How to bid: Only delinquent mobile home taxes are offered to private buyers; the county takes all delinquent real estate taxes as trustee. Register with the Clay County Treasurer & Collector at least 10 business days before the first day of sale (last day December 21, 2026) by returning the bottom of the registration notice to PO Box 88, Louisville, IL 62858 with the $100 registration fee, and list every person who will buy under your company or name. The sale is automated (RAMS2). If sold mobile home taxes are not paid within two years and 6 months of the sale, the tax buyer can obtain title to the mobile home. Payment terms are not stated.

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