Lake County, Indiana Delinquent Tax List 2026
Lake County, Indiana Tax Sale 2026: 7,187 parcels published by the county for this sale.
Lake County, Indiana has confirmed a lien sale for Friday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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| Status | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | Friday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax lien certificate |
| Platform | Zeus Auction (zeusauction.com), online only |
| Last verified | 2026-07-15 |
7,187 parcels on file for Lake County
No sale date is set right now. These are the parcels most recently listed by the county or its auction platform, including certificates offered over the counter where the county sells them that way; the next sale list appears here as soon as it is posted.
7,187 liens. Opening bids run $135 to $469,751. Pro members research each parcel before the sale: a property report with the assessed value, the owner of record, liens on title and the county's own data, 25 reports a month, plus alerts the day Lake County changes this date.
Lake County at a glance
Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.
This is one tracked sale cycle. For Lake County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Lake County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: a specific sale date Lake 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.
Confirmed sale date: Friday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: Friday, Sept 4, 5:30 PM through Tuesday, Sept 8, 10:00 PM.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026, online only.
Statutory basis
I.C. 6-1.1-24/24.5/25
Each county Treasurer/Auditor holds an annual tax sale, commonly in fall; redemption is generally 1 year, with a 10%/15% penalty tier (or equivalently 110%/115% of minimum bid) depending on when redeemed within that year.
Sources — verified 2026-07-15
Lake County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Lake County, Indiana tax sale?
The next Lake County, Indiana tax sale is Friday, September 4 - Tuesday, September 8, 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 Lake County tax sale use?
Lake County, Indiana runs its lien sale via Zeus Auction (zeusauction.com), online only. Minimum-bid auction: minimum acceptable bid equals everything owed on the parcel through the current year; competitive bidding can exceed the minimum. This is the annual Treasurer's Tax Sale, distinct from the separate Commissioners' Certificate Sale held later for unsold parcels.
What is the redemption period and rate in Lake County, Indiana?
1 year from the sale date (I.C. 6-1.1-25-4) Rate/premium: 110% of the minimum bid if redeemed within 6 months, 115% if redeemed after 6 months but within 1 year, plus any overbid amount plus 5%/year interest on the overbid, plus 5%/year on subsequent taxes the buyer paid (I.C. 6-1.1-24-2)
How do I register for the Lake County tax sale?
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026, online only.
What deposit is required for the Lake County tax sale?
$100 non-refundable 'paddle fee' to register (I.C. 6-1.1-24-16, county Ordinance No. 1501A). Note: a separate $500 registration fee applies only to the later Commissioners' Sale, not this sale.
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