Tax Forfeited Properties

Tax forfeited parcels are properties on which delinquent property taxes were not paid, title to the land and buildings was forfeited and title is now vested in the State of Minnesota.

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Tax Forfeiture Surplus Notice

Per Minnesota Statute, former owners and other interested parties may have claim for surplus proceeds if the forfeited property sold at auction for more than the amount of delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs assigned to the parcel.

View the list of parcels sold that have a surplus within the claim period

View Statement of Claim Form

Conditions

Sales are subject to existing leases, if any, building restrictions appearing on record at the time of forfeiture, easements, all applicable laws and ordinances, and with the understanding that the appraised value does not represent a basis for future taxes. All property is sold "as is" and may not conform to local building and zoning ordinances. The County makes no warranty that the land is "buildable." All sales are final, and no refunds or exchanges are permitted.

Title

The purchaser will receive a certificate of sale at the time of purchase. The State Commissioner of Revenue will issue a deed from the State of Minnesota after full payment is made. The conveyance shall have the force and effect of a patent from the State. However, services of an attorney may be necessary to make the title marketable.

Laws & Statutes

We highly recommend that you thoroughly research any tax-forfeited parcels before you purchase. Information about Minnesota laws regarding delinquent taxes and tax forfeiture is available for your review at any local library. The following statutes apply:

To view these and other Minnesota Statutes, please see the Minnesota State Legislature website.

For specific legal issues, you should consider consulting your own legal counsel.

What you Should Know Before Purchasing

Public Sale

All tax forfeited parcels are first offered for public auction at the current estimated market value.

Assurance Fee

When a tax forfeited parcel is sold, the Auditor/Treasurer's Department collects an amount equal to 3% of the total sale price of the land, which is in addition to the price of the land. The assurance fee is paid to the State of Minnesota.