When an Illinois homeowner doesn't pay the property taxes, the overdue amount becomes a lien on the home. The lien exists from and including the first day of January in the year in which the taxes are levied until the taxes are paid or until the property is sold at a tax sale. 

You may pay your Real Estate Taxes in one of the following ways:

• Online:
  To pay your real estate taxes online, visit http://www.govtechtaxpro.com/parceldetail.php?idCounty=14092
  You can search by name, address, or parcel number (located in the upper left-hand corner of your tax bill). For credit and debit cards there is a flat fee of $1.50 plus an additional 2.35% on the total transaction amount. For an e-check, there is an ACH process fee of $2.00
  
• By Phone:
  To pay by phone, you can call 1 (877) 221-8591. A parcel number and payment information will be required.
  
• County Banks:
  You may pay your property taxes at any Vermilion County Bank either on or before the due dates. A tax bill must be present.
  
• By Mail:
  Be sure to enclose the 1st or 2nd installment stub to ensure the proper credit. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 730 Danville, IL 61834.
  
• In Our Office:
  The Vermilion County Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Redemption period

After the unpaid taxes are sold to a tax buyer, you still have the right to redeem the taxes from the county clerk within 30 months. The tax buyer may agree to extend the 30-month period to give you more time to pay. But the tax buyer does not have to give you more time.