Kane County Property Taxes Sold at the Tax Sale: What Happens Now?

You don't lose the house right away. The Kane County Treasurer says a sold tax does not cause the immediate loss of the property. You get a redemption period to pay it back, with fees and interest, through the Kane County Clerk. The 2026 tax sale is Oct 26.

Last reviewed: October 2026, by Brad Esposito

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Who's writing this guide?

I'm Brad Esposito with Family Property Buyers in St. Charles. If you missed the deadline, the first call is to the Kane County Clerk, not to me. Here's what I'd want you to know after the sale.

Which question brought you here?

Will I lose my house if my Kane County taxes were sold?
Where do I redeem sold taxes in Kane County?
Can I make partial payments to redeem?
What should I do if I get a take notice?
Can I still sell my house after the tax sale?

What were the 2026 Kane County dates?

The Kane County Treasurer lists Oct 22, 2026 as the last day to pay online by card, Oct 23, 2026 as the last day to pay a tax bill (in person only, by 4:30 p.m.), and Oct 26, 2026 as the tax sale, when no payments are accepted.

What does a sold tax mean?

The Treasurer’s handout, If Your Property Taxes Were Sold, says an unrecorded lien is placed on the property and a fee is added right away. You still own the house. You have a number of months to buy back, or redeem, the tax before the tax buyer can try to get a deed.

How do you redeem?

At the Kane County Clerk, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building B, Geneva, 630-232-5964. The Clerk also takes redemptions in Aurora (5 E. Downer Pl., Unit F) and Elgin (2170 Point Blvd., Suite 600). The Clerk gives you your actual redemption timeframe.

The handout says redemption must be paid in full, with certified funds or cash. Partial payments aren’t accepted.

What is a take notice?

The handout says Illinois law requires the tax buyer to serve a take notice within 4½ months of buying the tax, unless they have filed a petition for tax deed.

Illinois Legal Aid Online explains the redemption period and what happens if a tax buyer asks a court for a tax deed. Don’t ignore the notice. If you get one, talk to an Illinois attorney.

Could next year’s tax be added?

Yes. The handout says the tax buyer may add unpaid current taxes to the sold tax after the second installment is past due, or during the last six months of the redemption period. Ask the Clerk for an Estimate of Redemption so you know the full amount.

Is there help you might qualify for?

Ask the Supervisor of Assessments about homestead and senior exemptions. The state lists property tax relief programs, including senior deferral. A HUD-approved housing counselor can go over your budget at no cost.

What if keeping the house isn’t realistic?

Sometimes selling is the cleaner path. Sold taxes are usually paid off from the sale at closing, and the title company confirms the payoff.

We buy as-is: no showings, no repairs needed. Selling directly to us means you don't list with an agent.

We can often cover closing costs. Every cost explained up front, before you sign anything.

How do you check out any cash buyer before you sign?

Get the offer in writing. It should show the price and who pays which costs.
Read the whole contract. Ask about any line you don’t understand before you sign.
Have your own attorney. An Illinois real estate attorney can review the contract for you.
Check that the business is registered. You can look it up on the Illinois Secretary of State business search.
Don’t pay upfront fees. You shouldn’t have to pay anyone just to sell your house.
Ask about your right to cancel. Illinois law gives owners behind on a mortgage or taxes extra protections in some sales. An attorney can tell you what applies to you.

This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an Illinois attorney about your situation.

What happens if you reach out to us?

Tell me about the house. Use the form, call or text (331) 422-3828, or email [email protected].
We look at the house together, in person or by phone.
You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting. Show it to your attorney or family before you decide.
If you say yes, we close on your timeline.

Which Kane County offices handle sold taxes?

Kane County Clerk, Building B, Geneva. 630-232-5964. Redemption and estimates.
Kane County Treasurer, Building A, Geneva. Tax sale dates.
Supervisor of Assessments, Building C. Exemptions.

What do Kane County owners ask after the tax sale?

Will I lose my house if my Kane County taxes were sold?

Not right away. The Treasurer says a sold tax does not cause the immediate loss of the property. You get a redemption period to pay it back.

Where do I redeem sold taxes in Kane County?

At the Kane County Clerk's office, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building B, Geneva, or its Aurora and Elgin locations. The Clerk gives you your redemption timeframe.

Can I make partial payments to redeem?

No. The Treasurer's handout says redemption must be paid in full, with certified funds or cash.

What should I do if I get a take notice?

Don't ignore it. Talk to an Illinois attorney about your situation.

Can I still sell my house after the tax sale?

Often, yes, during the redemption period. The sold taxes are usually paid from the sale at closing. Talk to the Clerk and an attorney first.