The tax collector will award the property to the bidder providing the highest purchase price. The bidder will then be required to affix his or her signature on a voucher identifying the property sold, and the purchase price of the property. At the conclusion of the auction, the successful bidder is required to settle with the tax collector. Payment must be in United States funds. A receipt for payment will be provided and the deed will be recorded within seven days of payment in full.
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 the purchaser is acting as an agent for, stating the manner in which title is to be vested. Any further questions pertaining to the public auction sale may be directed to Mary Zeeb in the tax collector's office. A. Monterey County generally holds tax defaulted property public auctions every year. We also maintain a mailing list of prospective bidders who receive notice. The public auction requires your presence, or that of your representative, to verbally bid on the properties.