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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.
Notice of Real Property Tax Sale — the full statutory notice for the 2026 sale, as published, is available here: Lake County Tax Sale Notice - 2026 »
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 online at ZEUSAUCTION.COM during the registration window listed above. In-person registration is also available — contact the Tax Sale office at (219) 755-3155 for details. The sale itself is conducted entirely online.
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.