Illinois § 21-225
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-225, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-225.
Forfeited tax liens and certificates. Every tax lien or certificate for property offered at public sale, and not sold for want of bidders, unless it is released from sale by the withdrawal from collection of a special assessment levied thereon, shall be forfeited to the county, as trustee for the taxing districts, and managed pursuant to Section 21-90. Tax certificates are also forfeited to the county in those circumstances described in subsection (d) of Section 21-310 and subsection (f) of Section 22-40 of this Code. (Source: P.A. 103-555, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 21-225
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 21-225 cover?
Section 21-225 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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