Stephenson 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

Closed to private buyers in 2026: the Treasurer says the tax sale scheduled for November 10, 2026 (unpaid 2025 taxes) is not open to private tax buyers; the County, as Trustee, acquires the tax certificates. The delinquent list was to be posted after publication in the Village Voices on October 28, 2026.

Sale details

Sale type
lien
Format
Unknown
Schedule
The tax sale only occurs once per year.
How to bid
No private bidding at the 2026 sale: the County, as Trustee, acquires the certificates for unpaid parcels. Only delinquent taxes are sold, not the property. Redemption questions go to the County Clerk (815-235-8289). A separate surplus property auction is held each summer.

County contact

Office
Stephenson County Treasurer/Collector
Phone
not stated on the page read (County Clerk for redemptions: 815-235-8289)
Address
50 W Douglas St, Suite 1002, Freeport, IL 61032 (county address in the site footer)
Website
https://stephensoncountyil.gov/government/treasurer-collector/tax_sales.php

Sources

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

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