This indicates the process is working and more property owners are now paying their taxes. The county takes the title to a property in a formal foreclosure action if the owner fails to pay taxes. Property owners are given many chances to pay their back taxes and penalties and avoid losing their property. Prior owners of tax-delinquent properties have the right to redeem their property by paying the late taxes in full, plus penalties, until 2 p.m. the day before the auction. The county takes title to properties classified as residential or agricultural only after the property taxes are fours years late.
Foreclosures occur on other types of property after two years.
To participate in the auction, bidders must register with auction officials. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Oct 14 and continues throughout the day. Please be prepared to provide your social security number and a driver's license or other acceptable form of photo identification. The auction is open to residents and non-residents alike.