Cook County Tax Sale Properties Reach Lowest Levels Since 1994
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that fewer than 10,000 properties are eligible for the upcoming annual tax sale on December 15, 2026. This represents the lowest number of delinquent properties slated for sale in over three decades, down from much higher historical levels. The decline is attributed to reforms implemented by the Treasurer's Office, which removed chronically unsold properties from the list and successfully lobbied the Illinois General Assembly to delay the tax sale twice. These delays allowed property owners more time to settle debts without accruing additional interest.
Topics: Cook County Tax Sale Delinquent Property Taxes Property Taxes Real Estate Reform