DuPage County Tax Information

DuPage County will host its annual Delinquent Property Tax Sale on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. Registration begins on October 1, 2024, and closes on October 31, 2024. The tax sale starts promptly at 9:00 AM and will continue until all delinquent parcels are sold.

Key Auction Details:

Date: November 21, 2024
Location: DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium, Wheaton, IL
Time: 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 8:00 AM)

Terms of Sale:

The auction follows Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 35, Act 200, Article 21, where tax buyers will bid on delinquent property tax liens. Bidding starts at 9% interest per six-month period, and the lien is awarded to the buyer offering the lowest interest rate. They sold off the properties as-is, where-is, with no guarantees regarding title insurance or property conditions. Tax buyers are responsible for investigating properties before the auction. If a property does not receive a sufficient bid, we will re-offer it at the next tax sale.

The sale is lien-only, and bids will be entered into the automated RAMS 2 system via USB drives submitted by registered tax buyers. The auction is highly competitive, and if multiple buyers submit the same lowest bid, a random selection process will determine the winning bid.

How to Participate:

Register between October 1 and October 31, 2024. They Require A W9 Form (PDF) and a Tax Sale Registration Form (PDF); bidders can only have one active registration.

Deposit: They require A deposit of $500 during registration. Failure to attend the auction will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Bid Submission: Tax buyers must submit bids electronically via USB on the day of the auction.

Payments: They will accept Only cash or cashier’s checks made payable to the DuPage County Collector for final payment. Buyers must settle all purchases by 3:00 PM on November 22, 2024.

Links you might need for the DuPage County, Illinois, Tax Lien Auction:

• DuPage County Tax Sale Information Link 
• DuPage County Treasurer’s Office
• DuPage County In-person Auction Site
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• Let’s talk about Tax Deeds and how you can profit from them!
• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 

The DuPage County tax auction offers real estate investors an excellent opportunity to purchase tax liens on properties at competitive rates. With interest rates starting at 9% and the chance to earn a certificate of purchase, this sale provides valuable potential returns. Ensure you complete your research on available properties, review all terms, and arrive early for registration. For more details and the tax sale list, visit the official DuPage County Treasurer’s website.

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