Macoupin County Tax Sale Information

Macoupin County will run a Real Estate — Sealed Bid tax deed auction on September 26, 2025, at the Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 E. Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626. The Treasurer’s office keeps public hours 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. You can submit bids online or hand-deliver sealed written bids to the Treasurer. 

Key Auction Details

Date: September 26, 2025
Location: Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 E. Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626. Treasurer: L. Amber McGartland
Type: Real Estate — Sealed Bid (no in-person verbal bidding). Minimum bid: $831.00.
Office Hours (for deliveries/questions): 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Mon–Fri).
Note: Local coverage reports approximately 160+ items in this sale; always confirm the current catalog for the official count.

Terms of Sale

Submit one bid per envelope for sealed written bids; include full payment with the bid (payable to County Trustee) by personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft. Do not use cash. If someone outbids you, the office returns your original payment method.

The County sells to the highest bidder. If two bidders tie, the office will contact both for next steps. The County may reject any bid or withdraw parcels.

Properties sell “as-is”. You handle due diligence, inspections from public right-of-way, title work, permits, code or demolition issues, and any municipal liens.

Deed: the County issues a quitclaim deed after payment processing; allow time for deed preparation and recording.

Future taxes: You pay taxes beginning January 1, 2026 on purchased parcels.

How to Participate

Option 1 — Online bid (recommended if you can’t deliver in person):
Create an account at the auction portal, select your parcel(s), enter your highest bid (at or above $831.00), agree to terms, and submit. If you win, the office emails payment instructions; you must pay in full within seven days. 

Option 2 — Sealed written bid (in person or by mail):
Pick up the catalog and Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid form from the Treasurer, complete every field (Item #, PIN, bid, date, buyer name and contact, signature), include full payment, and deliver each bid in its own sealed envelope marked SEALED BID. If you mail, allow enough time for the bid to arrive before the last day to bid shown in the catalog. 

Pro tips before you bid:
Run a parcel search and check redemption/history, zoning and code status, and any demolition or nuisance actions. Walk the area from a public right-of-way. Verify access and utilities. Keep copies of your bid and payment. 

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

• Macoupin County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Macoupin County Treasurer’s Office
• Macoupin County In-Person Auction Site
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This sealed-bid sale gives investors a chance to buy tax-deeded real estate at competitive pricing. You control your maximum price with a sealed bid, you avoid bid-up pressure, and you can target specific parcels after your research. Register early, prepare your bids carefully, and deliver on time to stay eligible

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