Moultrie County Tax Sale Information

Moultrie County will hold its Real Estate – Sealed Bid Tax Sale on August 14, 2026, at the Moultrie County Courthouse, located at 10 South Main Street, Suite 10, Sullivan, IL 61951. The Treasurer’s Office, under Stephanie Helmuth, handles registration and submissions during business hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).newsprogress.comiltaxsale.com+2newsprogress.com+2

Key Auction Details:

Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main St., Suite 10, Sullivan, IL
Time: Business hours for bid submission (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Terms of Sale:

Sellers accept only sealed bids—online or delivered—with full payment by the deadline.

No verbal bidding occurs.

Acceptable payment: personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft. If you lose, the issuer returns your payment.

County may reject any or all bids or remove properties without notice.

Properties may face hazards, condemnations, or restrictions. Inspect and consult authorities before bidding.

How to Participate:

Inspect property yourself—sale occurs “as is.”

Register via www.iltaxsalebids.com or submit a sealed Purchase Contract to the Treasurer’s Office.

Pay with full amount at bidding time.

If you win—online, you’ll get payment instructions by email and have seven days to pay in full.

If sealed bidding, include bid form and payment in a sealed envelope labeled “SEALED BID,” deliver or mail so it arrives before deadline.

Expect bid results approximately three weeks after last day.

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

• Moultrie County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Moultrie County Treasurer’s Office
• Moultrie County In-Person Auction Site
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This sale gives investors and buyers a direct path to acquire tax-delinquent real estate, often at minimum bids (e.g. $826). Participate early, complete bids correctly, and submit required payments promptly to secure a win

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