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OCTOBER CERTIFICATE SALE
The October delinquent list is still published but due to changes in law, we no longer have an October Certificate Sale.JUNE RESALE
This sale is always held the 2nd Monday in June from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., from day to day, until the sale is completed. This sale consists of property that has already gone through the October sale. June resale is based on taxes that are delinquent for three or more years and have not been redeemed. This property is auctioned off to the highest bidder for CASH ONLY..
Keep in mind, the owner can come in and redeem the property until the deeds are filed in the clerk's office.
The county treasurer's primary function is tax collection. We make every effort to see that tax deeds are issued in accordance with the statues, but the buyer assumes all responsibility and liability on purchase.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
The County Treasurer may sell any property acquired by the county under the provisions of resale tax laws after notice by publication. The sale is subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners, which has the power to reject any and all bids.
The starting bid is set by the Board of County Commissioners. A $100.00 cash deposit is required. This goes toward publication costs.
On the day of the sale, said property will be sold by the County Treasurer to the highest competitive bidder, or to the original bidder if there be no higher price offered. The sale, in any event shall be subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
If approval is given, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners will execute a deed conveying title to the purchaser of such property and deliver to the treasurer's office for filing. If denied, the sale shall be cancelled and the amount of the original bid refunded. Publication fees are not refundable.
After the deed is recorded, the County Clerk's office will mail a deed to the purchaser.
All documentation regarding this sale is filed as a permanent record and is considered complete.