Montgomery County Tax Sale Information

Montgomery County will hold its annual real estate tax deed auction on August 14, 2026, at the Montgomery County Courthouse, #1 Courthouse Square, Room 101, Hillsboro, IL 62049. You must submit your sealed bid either online or in person at the Treasurer’s Office by close of business on that day.

Key Auction Details:

Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Montgomery County Courthouse, Room 101, #1 Courthouse Square, Hillsboro, IL 62049
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Terms of Sale

Participants must submit a sealed bid online via iltaxsalebids.com or deliver a completed “Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid” plus full payment to the Treasurer’s Office—no verbal bidding.

The minimum bid per item is $838.00. Property sells to the highest bidder. If ties occur, the County contacts tied bidders with further instructions.

Bid packets and catalogs are available at the Treasurer’s Office or online via iltaxsale.com.

Winning bidders will receive contact by mail; unsuccessful bidders receive refunds. The County reserves the right to reject bids or withdraw parcels without notice.

How to Participate

Obtain the bidder’s packet and catalog at the Treasurer’s Office or visit iltaxsale.com. Inspect the desired property, which sells as is. Prepare a sealed bid with complete details and full payment (check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft accepted). Submit your bid by close of business, August 15, either in person or online. Results are mailed approximately one week after the deadline.

Links you might need for the Montgomery County, Illinois, Tax Auction:

• Montgomery County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office
• Montgomery County In-Person Auction Site
• How to Profit from Illinois’s Tax Lien Sales
• Learn How Does Tax Lien Investing Work
• Discover the intriguing world of Hybrid Auctions
• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Is Illinois the best place to profit from tax lien certificates?

This auction presents an opportunity to buy tax-delinquent real estate at a low starting price. It encourages new ownership that keeps taxes current and improves neighborhoods. Register early and ensure your bid reaches the Treasurer by August 15 to secure your chance at purchasing property.

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