Tax Sale Information

Upset Sale

Our first sale is known as the Upset Sale. This sale will be held on September 22, 2025 through September 24, 2025 this year. We set the starting bid price that is determined by the total amount of delinquent taxes, any current taxes as reported, municipal liens, and our costs. It is held like any other auction being struck down by the highest bidder. Any liens, judgments, mortgages etc. are attached to the property. So, keep this in mind when bidding. We, The Tax Claim Bureau offer no warranty or guarantee whatsoever at any sale we conduct. The only reason the properties are being offered is that they are at least two years behind in their property tax. We have NO knowledge of the property or even the existence of such. We encourage you to have your attorney file a quiet title or quit claim deed once the property has been transferred in your name.

Judicial Sale

Our second sale is the Judicial Sale and is also know the free and clear sale.  The purpose of this sale is to put the property back on the tax rolls; therefore, it is our responsibility to notify any lien holders of the sale so they may intervene to protect their interest.  Again, we offer NO guarantee.  It is extremely important that you know what you are bidding on.  The Bureau reserves the right to set the starting bid price. Our next Judicial Sale will be held in June on our auction website bid4Assets.com. 


Repository Sale

If the property still does not sell, it is put on our Repository List and can be bid on at any time.  We keep the sealed bids in a lockbox. We open the envelopes on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. It is the decision of the authorities to accept or reject your bid. (Municipality and School District) We will notify you by mail within 30-45 days of the decision. Deeds are typed in our office; it may take up to six months to have them recorded.

It is strongly suggested that you consult with an attorney if you purchase any properties at our sales. Registration for all three sales require a photo I.D. such as a valid driver license or other method of identification acceptable to the Tax Claim Bureau.  There shall be no assignment of bids. You will not be permitted to bid if you owe delinquent taxes in any county.


Payment Plans

Property owners may enter into an installment payment plan for 

properties prior to the sale if eligible. Fayette County is bound by the County Code and State Laws and must abide and therefore cannot make exceptions for anyone.   

 

Additional Information

This Office, in addition to providing delinquent tax information, can also provide tax certificates for property information and statement of taxes. The fee is $15 per parcel. Our Office works with mortgage companies, title companies, attorneys and banks to provide tax information which help to eliminate the sale of properties.