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1. What is the process for participating in a Tax Sale?

To participate in the July 8, 2022 auction:

• Fill out the registration form online
• OR Download, print, and return the form to the County Counselor's Office. Download PDF OR Word Doc
• The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. July 1, 2022. You will not be able to register the day of the sale.

Instructions.

2. Can I place bids ahead of time on the available properties?

No. The sale is a public auction. Properties will be sold to the highest bidder.

3. How do I pay for property purchased at a tax sale?

Payment and Fees

All properties must be paid for on the day of the sale. Cash ($1,000.00 limit) or checks are accepted as well as debit or credit cards (2.5% processing fee when using debit or credit cards). Checks should be made payable to the Clerk of the District Court. The buyer will receive a receipt upon payment.

State law requires that a $21 recording fee be collected at the time payment is made, and there is an additional charge of $17 per page after the first page. The County Counselor's staff will estimate these charges. Overcharges will be returned to the buyer. Undercharges must be paid prior to recording.

4. Can I place sealed bids on any property?

No. Currently Riley County does not have any properties available by sealed bids.

5. Are there any properties available for over-the-counter purchase?

No. Currently Riley County does not have any properties available for over-the-counter purchase.

6. How can I get my property out of a tax sale?

You may redeem your property by contacting the County Treasurer's office at (785) 537-6321 and by paying all taxes, interest, penalties, and court costs assessed against the property. You may redeem the property up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the tax sale.