2026 Lake County Treasurer Tax Sale

Each year the Lake County Treasurer conducts a tax sale of parcels that carry an unpaid balance for taxes and special assessments. The information below covers registration, the sale schedule, and how to view the property listing for the 2026 sale.
 

Key Dates & Fees

Registration Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026
at ZEUSAUCTION.COM
Registration Fee $100.00 to register ($100.00 non-refundable paddle fee)
Sale Dates Friday, September 4, 2026 – Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Publication Date July 29, 2026 (Post-Tribune & Times)
 

View the Property Listing

You can view the 2026 tax sale property listing without creating an account. The listing is provided by SRI, the county's tax sale administrator.
 
 

Register & Bid

Registration and bidding are handled through the auction website. Registration is open during the window listed above.
 
 

Redemption

Redemption amounts must be calculated by our office. To obtain a redemption amount or for information on assuming title, please contact the Lake County Auditor's Office directly at (219) 755-3155.
 

Eligibility & How the Sale Works

The tax sale is conducted entirely online — there is no in-person sale. For details on how parcels become eligible, payment deadlines, and minimum bids, see the Treasurer Tax Sale Information / Eligibility page.
 
The Indiana statutes governing the tax sale can be found in IC 6-1.1-24 and IC 6-1.1-25.