You should consult an attorney. Generally, the successful bidder may take possession of a property after making payment in full and complying with any conditions set forth between the tax collector and the successful bidder. State law dictates that the minimum price in a tax-defaulted parcel offered at public tax sale for the first time shall be no less than the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs. The minimum bid on a parcel can also be set at a greater amount at the tax collector's discretion. State law dictates that notice of a tax sale must be published three times in successive seven-day intervals before the tax sale date in a newspaper published in and of general circulation within the county.
Title is vested in the name of the actual purchaser at the sale.
If title is to be vested differently, we require a notarized letter from the individual for whom you are acting as an agent stating the manner in which title is to be vested. The sale of these properties should not, in any way, be equated to real estate sales by licensed salesmen, brokers and realtors. You should inspect the property before investing. The burden is on the purchaser to thoroughly research before the sale, any matters relevant to his or her decision to purchase, rather than on the county, whose sole interest is the recovery of back taxes. It is recommended that bidders consult with the Zoning Department of any city within which a particular parcel lies, or the Zoning Section of the County Planning Department for an unincorporated area parcel.