Jo Daviess County Tax Information

Jo Daviess County will hold a Real Estate Sealed Bid Tax Deed Auction on August 21, 2026, for tax deed foreclosed property in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The auction listing names Melisa Hammer and the Jo Daviess County Courthouse, 330 North Bench Street, Suite 149, Galena, IL 61036, as the sale location. The listing shows office hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local Illinois time. The auction notice does not post a separate bid-opening time, so bidders should confirm bid submission timing with ILTaxSaleBids or the Jo Daviess County tax office before bidding.

Key Auction Details:

• Date: August 21, 2026
• County: Jo Daviess County, Illinois
• Auction Type: Real Estate – Sealed Bid
• Location: Jo Daviess County Courthouse, 330 North Bench Street, Suite 149, Galena, IL 61036
• Listed Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local Illinois time
• Minimum Bid: $831.00
• Removed Items: None listed
• Catalog Status: ILTaxSale says the catalog should appear about 30 days before the auction.
• Bid Opening Time: The available auction notice does not list a separate time.

Terms of Sale:

This Jo Daviess County event lists as a sealed bid real estate tax deed auction. Buyers should review the auction catalog, parcel list, property condition, taxes, liens, local rules, access, land-use limits, and title issues before placing a bid. The minimum bid starts at $831.00.

ILTaxSaleBids handles online sign-in for bid placement, bid review, and catalog purchases. The auction notice does not list payment deadlines, buyer fees, recording costs, deposit rules, or final bid submission requirements, so bidders should read the final catalog and posted sealed bid terms before submitting offers.

How to Participate:

Review the Jo Daviess County auction page on ILTaxSale when the catalog opens.

Create or sign in to an ILTaxSaleBids account to view bids, place bids, or purchase available auction materials.

Confirm the sealed bid deadline, payment method, and any registration steps with ILTaxSaleBids or the Jo Daviess County tax office.

Research each parcel before bidding, including ownership history, taxes, municipal issues, access, occupancy, liens, and property condition.

Submit your sealed bid before the posted deadline and keep funds ready in case your bid wins.

Links you might need for the Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Tax Auction

• Jo Daviess County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Jo Daviess County Treasurer’s Office
• Jo Daviess County In-person Auction Site
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This tax deed auction gives investors and buyers a way to review tax deed foreclosed real estate in Jo Daviess County through a sealed bid process. Sealed bidding can help buyers submit researched offers without a live auction setting. Study the catalog as soon as it posts, confirm all sale rules, and prepare payment before you bid.

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