Frequently asked questions concerning the Delinquent Tax Sale:

1. When will your next sale be held?
   By state law, the sale must start on the first Monday of a month and is usually held in November. See our website for the correct date.
2. Where is it held and what time does it begin?
   It is held at the County Administration Building in the County Council Chamber. All bidders are encouraged to register prior to the sale. Check the newspaper ad for the time the sale begins.
3. When and where do you advertise for the sale?
   Bids must be submitted for the advertising of tax sale in the newspaper. When the bid is awarded, a link on our website will be provided to the newspaper’s website where the advertisements will appear when the ads are available. By State law, the properties must be advertised once a week for three consecutive weeks before the sale.
4. Can you send me a list of the liens that will be available?
   No, but you can get that information from the newspaper or visit their website.
5. Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this?
   There is not a charge for registering to bid.
6. What form of payment do you accept?
   The bid must be paid in full at the end of the sale. We accept cash, postal money orders, cashier’s check, certified check, MasterCard, Visa.
7. What happens to the liens that are not sold at the auction?
   The opening bid is placed on behalf of the Forfeited Land Commission. If no other bid is received, the property may be available for assignment from the FLC.
8. Can I bid without attending (via mail, or a representative)?
   No mail bids are accepted. Some companies send a representative.
9. If I end up with a property, does the county handle the foreclosure process?
   No. We issue a tax deed and the owner must handle the foreclosure and getting a warranted deed.