Ford County Tax Sale Information

Ford County will run a Sealed-Bid Tax Deed Auction for foreclosed real estate and mobile homes. Submit bids by Friday, October 10, 2025 to the Ford County Treasurer or through the official online portal. Deliver bids to the Courthouse at 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957 during business hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT, Mon–Fri). The minimum bid starts at $833.00 (see bidding packet/portal for parcel-specific terms).

Key Auction Details

Bid Deadline (Last Day to Bid): October 10, 2025 (confirm posting as noted above)

Location (hand-delivery): Ford County Treasurer, 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957. Office hours 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Auction Type: Sealed Bid (real estate / mobile home). No verbal bidding.

Minimum Bid: $833.00 (see catalog/portal for itemized costs and parcel details)

Terms of Sale

As-Is conveyance: You accept property as is. Inspect parcels and check with local authorities before bidding.

Deed & title: The County conveys by quitclaim deed after payment and processing. Run your own title exam or order a policy; the County and agent do not guarantee title quality.

Payment with sealed bid: Include full payment with any sealed written bid (no cash). Acceptable forms include personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft, payable to “County Trustee.” If outbid, the office returns your original payment.

Online winners: If you submit the top online bid, you must pay in full within seven (7) days of notice or the office will reject the bid and move to the next highest bidder.

Future taxes: The purchaser pays all taxes and assessments that come due after the sale year.

Right to reject: The County may reject any bid and withdraw parcels at any time.

How to Participate

Option 1 — Online sealed bid (recommended):
Create an account and submit bids through the official portal. Verify the item number, parcel ID, and bid amount (not less than the minimum). Agree to the terms, submit, then watch your email for payment instructions if you win.

Option 2 — Hand-delivered sealed bid:
Pick up the “Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid” form from the Treasurer. Fill in the Item #, Parcel #, Bid, and contact details. Enclose full payment (no cash), seal the envelope with “SEALED BID” and Item # on the front, and deliver to the Treasurer at the Courthouse before the deadline. If you mail the bid, allow enough time; the office must receive it by the deadline.

Pro tips (do these before you bid):
Visit the property from the street, check local permits, demolition orders, code liens, and utilities, and confirm zoning and use with the city or county. Some parcels may have hazards or condemnations on record—verify first.

Here are some links you might need for the Ford County, Illinois, Tax Deed Auction:

• Ford County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Ford County Treasurer’s Office
• Ford 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?

You can target tax-deeded parcels at pricing that starts at the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs—often well below market. If you run your due diligence checklist and bid with discipline, you can capture equity, add rentals or flips to your pipeline, or land lots for future projects in Ford County, Illinois.

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