2026 Lake County Commissioners Tax Sale

Parcels that did not sell at the Treasurer's tax sale are certified to the Lake County Board of Commissioners and offered at the Commissioners' Tax Sale. The information below covers registration, the sale schedule, and where to view the property listing for the 2026 Commissioners' sale.
 

Key Dates & Fees

Online Registration February 4 – February 20, 2026, open 24 hours a day
at onyxelectronics.com
In-Person Registration February 4 – February 20, 2026, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Registration Fee $600.00 to register — $100.00 non-refundable paddle fee plus $500.00 applied toward the minimum bid.
In-person registration must be paid by cashier's check or money order made payable to the Lake County Treasurer.
Sale Dates May 4 – May 7, 2026
Publication Dates February 23, March 2, and March 9, 2026 (The Times, Post-Tribune, and the Gary Crusader)
 

View the Listing & Register

Property information, the listing, and registration are all handled through the auction website.
 
 

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.