Clinton County Tax Information

Clinton County, Illinois will hold an upcoming Real Estate Tax Deed Sealed Bid Auction on October 2, 2026. The auction listing names Denise Trame, Treasurer, at the Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax Street, P.O. Box 174, Carlyle, IL 62231. Office hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This Clinton County IL tax deed auction gives buyers and real estate investors a chance to bid on tax deed properties through a sealed-bid process. The auction page lists a $820.00 minimum bid and shows no removed items at this time. ILTaxSale expects to post the catalog approximately 30 days before the auction.

Key Auction Details:

• County: Clinton County, Illinois
• Auction Date: October 2, 2026
• Auction Type: Real Estate – Sealed Bid
• Minimum Bid: $820.00
• Removed Items: None listed
• Location: Denise Trame, Treasurer, Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax Street, P.O. Box 174, Carlyle, IL 62231
• Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Catalog: Expected approximately 30 days before the auction
• Auction Start Time: Not listed in the provided auction details

Terms of Sale:

Clinton County uses a sealed-bid process for this real estate tax deed auction. Each bidder submits one bid, so buyers should review the catalog, research each parcel, and choose their bid amount carefully before submitting. Bids must meet or exceed the minimum bid listed for each item.

The auction rules for sealed-bid sales require payment with the bid. Buyers should confirm acceptable payment methods, final bid deadline, title details, parcel status, and any updated sale terms with ILTaxSale, the Clinton County Treasurer, or the Clinton County Tax Agent before submitting a bid.

How to Participate:

Review the Clinton County tax deed auction listing before the sale date. Watch for the auction catalog about 30 days before October 2, 2026. Use the catalog to review parcel details, minimum bids, property descriptions, maps, and sale terms.

Before placing a bid, research each property through county records, tax records, assessor information, and any available property documents. Confirm access, property condition, title concerns, liens, occupancy, and future tax responsibility. After reviewing the catalog and completing due diligence, submit your sealed bid and required payment according to the official auction instructions.

Links you might need for the Clinton County, Illinois, Tax Auction

• Clinton County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Clinton County Treasurer’s Office
  
• Clinton County Online Auction Site
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This Clinton County tax deed sale offers investors and buyers a chance to acquire real estate through a county tax deed sealed-bid auction. Tax deed auctions can offer low entry prices, but buyers must complete careful research before bidding. Review the catalog as soon as it comes out, confirm the sale terms, inspect all public records, and submit your bid with payment before the deadline.

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