Kane County delays property tax sale

Kane County's annual property tax sale event, originally planned for Oct. 26, will be delayed.

According to a news release from the county treasurer's office, concerns over protecting the legal interests of sale participants and property owners led the states attorney's office to advise delaying the sale pending further guidance from the Illinois Department of Revenue.

County Treasurer David Rickert said an additional concern was ensuring that property owners struggling to meet this obligation due to COVID-19 were afforded additional time to pay.

Taxpayers will still be subject to a state-required penalty charge of 1.5% per month until payment is made. But tax sale costs and fees will be avoided until a sale can take place.

A new date for the property tax sale hasn't been announced.

For additional information, contact the treasurer's office at (630) 232-3565.