What this page shows: a specific sale date St. Clair County's own official source has published. It is not a confirmed listing of which properties will be offered that date — always check the official property list. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
St. Clair County, Illinois Tax Sale
Confirmed sale date: November 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
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Property list
Registration deadline
October 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (must register in writing at least 10 working days before the sale).
Statutory basis
35 ILCS 200/21
Annual Tax Sale timing set by the County Treasurer's Office; no fixed statutory day-of-month.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
St. Clair County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next St. Clair County, Illinois tax sale?
The next St. Clair County, Illinois tax sale is November 2, 2026, a specific date published by the county's own official source — not a guaranteed list of which properties will be offered that day.
What platform does the St. Clair County tax sale use?
St. Clair County, Illinois runs its lien sale via County-hosted -- in-person sale conducted by the St. Clair County Treasurer's Office; no online/mail/phone bidding permitted.. Bid-down penalty per 6-month period, capped at 9% (P.A. 102-363, eff. 1/1/2022)
What is the redemption period and rate in St. Clair County, Illinois?
1yr (vacant/commercial) to 2.5yr (default) (35 ILCS 200/21) Rate/premium: 9% max penalty bid per 6-month period (P.A. 102-363, eff. 1-1-2022)
How do I register for the St. Clair County tax sale?
October 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (must register in writing at least 10 working days before the sale).
What deposit is required for the St. Clair County tax sale?
$500 registration fee; certificate payment due in full a few days after the sale (business check, cashier's check, or cash) -- no separate pre-sale deposit stated by the official source we checked.