Fulton 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.

Upcoming sales

The sale is held each October; the October 2026 sale has passed and no 2027 date is posted.

Sale details

Sale type
lien
Format
In person
Schedule
The annual Tax Sale is held every October at the county courthouse at 9:00 A.M.
How to bid
Tax buyers must register with the Collector at least 10 days before the sale and must attend to bid; the $250 registration fee is forfeited if the buyer fails to attend and refunded if the buyer fails to buy. Bidding starts at a rate of interest not over 9% for real estate and 18% for mobile homes and goes to the lowest percentage bid; parcels with no bid go to the County Trustee at 9%. Buyers pay by check on the day of sale for the delinquent taxes, penalties, costs and tax sale costs, plus $10 per parcel publication cost. Delinquent parcel lists may be bought for $100. Certificates are mailed after the sale is balanced; redemption is made with the County Clerk.

County contact

Office
Fulton County Treasurer/Collector
Phone
(309) 547-3041 ext. 132
Address
Fulton County Courthouse, 100 N Main Street, PO Box 111, Lewistown, IL 61542-0111
Website
https://fultoncountyil.gov/officials/elected/fulton-county-treasurer/real-estate-tax-collection/delinquent-taxes/

Sources

Source: Fulton County, Illinois official websites listed above. TaxAuctionLists is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fulton County.

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