Treasurer's Office - Donna M. Kurtz, McHenry County Treasurer

Tax Sale

Tax Sale Date

November 13, 2024 @ 9AM *We suggest you arrive no later than 8:45am*

Location

McHenry County Administration Building
Conference Rooms B & C
667 Ware Road
Woodstock IL 60098

General Publication

Northwest Herald
7717 S Route 31
Crystal Lake IL  60014
(815) 459-4040

Delinquent List

The Tax Sale lists will be available for a fee of $200.00. Included in this fee, the tax buyer will receive a preliminary email tax sale list on October 25, 2024, and the final tax sale list that will be emailed on the evening of November 12, 2024. We will use the email address the buyer has provided on their registration form. Please print legibly.

Buyer Registration

Required by law, all buyers must follow the single bidder rule and be registered by the close of business on October 25, 2024. Postmark will not be accepted. Forms are available below or by contacting our office. One buyer per registration will be allowed to bid at the sale.

Please mail the following items to: McHenry County Treasurer 2200 N Seminary Ave. Woodstock IL 60098

  • Completed Tax Sale Registration Form
  • Completed Signed W-9
  • Registration Fee-$500 (This check will be returned to you the day of the sale. In exchange for a check to cover your purchases.)
  • Optional: Tax Sale List Fee $200

Separate checks for each fee should be made payable to McHenry County Collector.

Bidding Procedure

Bidding is in declining order- down from 9%. Numbers are assigned to the registered buyers the day of the sale. Certificates will be issued in the registered name of the successful bidder only. We use RAMS computerized tax lien auction. Registered buyers must be present the day of the sale.

If you have any questions please contact our office at 815-334-4260.