DeKalb County Tax Information

DeKalb County will host its annual Delinquent Property Tax Sale Auction on October 27, 2025, in-person at the DeKalb County Administration Building, 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, IL. The auction begins at 9:00 A.M. CST.

Key Auction Details

Date: October 27, 2025
Location: DeKalb County Administration Building
Time: 9:00 A.M. CST
Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025

Terms of Sale

A $500 deposit is required to register, which applies to purchases but is forfeited if you do not attend. Certified funds are needed for first-time buyers.

How to Participate

Contact the Treasurer’s Office at 815-895-7112 to request a registration form. Attendees must be present to bid.

Important Considerations

1. Tax liens do not clear any existing liens from the property.
2. The tax sale is final, and you or a representative must be present to bid.

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

• DeKalb County Tax Sale Information Link 
• DeKalb County Treasurer’s Office
• DeKalb County In-person Auction Site
• How to Profit from Illinois’s Tax Lien Sales
• Learn How Does Tax Lien Investing Work
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Is Illinois the best place to profit from tax lien certificates?

Why Participate: This sale provides a chance for investors to acquire tax liens on delinquent properties. Be sure to consult legal advice, as you are purchasing tax liens, not the property itself.

For more information, visit the DeKalb County Treasurer’s Office.

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