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Cook County, Illinois Tax Lien Sale Results — May 17, 2022

The Cook County, Illinois tax lien sale was held on May 17, 2022 and included 45,254 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $189,643,020.71. See results below.

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Cook County, Illinois · Sale Snapshot

May 17, 2022 Cook County Tax Lien Sale Information

Here are the essential details for the Cook County, Illinois tax lien sale. All information is sourced from Cook County records and verified by Tax Sale Resources. Use the schedule and venue details to plan your attendance, contact the treasurer's office to confirm registration and payment requirements, and review the property mix below to gauge the opportunities available.

Auction Schedule

The sale begins at 08:30 AM on May 17, 2022.

Sale Starting

May 17, 2022

Start Time

08:30 AM

Location

This is an online auction.

Online auction

Illinois

Contact Info

Maria Pappas is the Cook County Treasurer; reach the office at 312.443.5100.

Treasurer

Maria Pappas

312.443.5100

Auction Metrics

The 45,254 parcels carry a combined opening bid of $189,643,020.71, an average of about $4,191 per parcel.

Aggregate Sale Amount

$189,643,020.71

Total Parcels

45,254

Cook County Tax Lien sale parcel map

Vacant Land (General)20807

Residential (General) (Single)15543

Residential Income (General) (Multi-Family)3193

Commercial (General)2903

Commercial (General) continued1570

Industrial (General)788

Miscellaneous (General)276

Commercial Office (General)155

Recreational/Entertainment (General)7

Agricultural / Rural (General)4

Exempt (full or partial)2

Special Purpose1

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Parcel locations are concentrated around Illinois.

Cook County, Illinois · Sale Guide

About the Sale and How to Participate

Learn how this sale works, how to participate, and the key terms to understand before bidding.

About This Sale

This May 17, 2022 Cook County, Illinois tax lien sale includes 45,254 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $189,643,020.71. The properties are located in and surrounding communities, including ZIP codes 60636, 60620. Tax Sale Resources tracks Cook County sales using data sourced from county records.

How to Participate

  1. Subscribe and review the available parcels

    Subscribe to the Tax Sale Resources Research Platform, browse the 45,254 properties included in this sale, and use the enhanced property, title, lien, and market data to evaluate whether any of the parcels align with your investment strategy and risk profile.

  2. Review the auction requirements

    Review the bidder registration process, deposit requirements, accepted payment methods, and payment deadlines before participating. If you have questions about the sale requirements, contact the Cook County Treasurer's Office.

    Contact
    Maria Pappas
    Phone
    312.443.5100
  3. Attend the auction

    The Cook County Tax Lien sale is scheduled for May 17, 2022 at 08:30 AM. Review the official auction instructions before the sale to confirm how to register, access the auction platform, and place bids.

Key Terms

Opening bid

The minimum bid amount listed for each parcel in this sale.

Aggregate opening bid

The combined opening bids across all 45,254 parcels ($189,643,020.71 for this Cook County sale).

Cook County, Illinois · FAQs

Cook County (Tax Lien) Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Cook County, Illinois Lien sale on May 17, 2022. For parcel-level detail — including verified title and lien data for all 45,254 properties — a Tax Sale Resources subscription unlocks the full sale.