Richland County Tax Sale Information

Richland County, Illinois, will hold its real estate and mobile home sealed‑bid auction on August 14, 2026, at the Richland County Courthouse, located at 103 W. Main Street, Olney, IL 62450. Registration and bid submissions take place in the Treasurer’s office (Room 13), open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Key Auction Details

Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Richland County Courthouse, 103 W. Main Street, Olney, IL 62450
Time: Treasurer’s office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Terms of Sale

You must submit bids either online via iltaxsalebids.com or deliver a completed Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid with full payment by the “last day to bid.” The county accepts personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, or bank drafts. Cash doesn’t count. The minimum bid is $860.00. Highest bidder wins. County may reject any or all bids and withdraw any parcel without notice. Properties sell “as-is.” Inspect them and verify title and permits before bidding. County employees and their relatives may not bid

How to Participate

Online Bidding

Visit iltaxsalebids.com, create or log into your account.

Physically inspect properties first (all sales are “as‑is”).

Enter item number, parcel details, names for deed, and bid amount (min. $860).

Agree to terms and submit. If you win, you’ll get an email with payment instructions. Pay in full within 7 days, or your bid is void. View your bids under “View My Bids.”

Sealed Written Bid

Get a catalogue and official bid form from the Treasurer.

Carefully fill in item number, parcel number, bid amount, contact details, and sign.

Include full payment (no cash), payable to County Trustee, and note item number in memo.

Place bid and payment in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED BID” and deliver or mail to the Treasurer before the deadline. Certified mail recommended.

You’ll receive results by mail about 7 days after the bidding deadline. Successful bidders get a signed contract; others have their payment returned

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

• Richland County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Richland County Treasurer’s Office
• Richland County In-Person Auction Site
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• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 
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This sealed-bid auction offers a direct path to acquire real estate or mobile homes at minimum bids starting at $860. You control your bid amount—only one chance, so set it carefully. Acting early and inspecting properties positions you to submit a competitive, well-prepared bid

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