TAX SALE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Please be aware that when you purchase at the tax sale, you are purchasing taxes, not property. Purchasing taxes is a complex procedure and it is advised that you contact an attorney, and/or review the Illinois Compiled Statutes prior to participating in a tax sale.

When will your next tax sale be held?
The delinquent tax sale is usually held the last Monday in January.

Where is it held and what time does it begin?
At the City of Carmi Council Room at 9:00 a.m.

When and where do you advertise for the sale?
We advertise in the local newspapers. Carmi Times.

Can you send me a list of the parcels that will be available?
Lists are available for a $25.00 prepaid fee if you pick it up, and $30 if we mail it. You may send your payment at anytime. We will then send you a list when they become available, generally 3-4 weeks before the tax sale.

Do I need to register for the tax sale?
No, you do not need to register ahead of time. The County Clerk will have Registration papers for you to sign the day of the sale.

What form of payment do you accept?
Personal, business or cashier's checks accepted. Taxes must be paid immediately after the close of the tax sale.

What happens to the parcels that are not sold at the auction?
They are sold to the County Trustee Program

Will the tax sale be final?
Yes

Can I bid without attending (via mail)?
No, you or your representative must be physically present at the sale to bid. You cannot bid via mail. The sale is conducted in an open format.

Is a copy of the state statutes regarding the tax sale available for purchase?
The Illinois Compiled Statutes are available at your local library.

Where do I call for redemption information?
For redemption information, please contact the White County Clerk at 618-382-7211 ext. 431.