Upset Sale

The Upset Sale is conducted once a year and is the first sale at which a delinquent taxpayer’s property may be sold.  Properties which are delinquent in real estate taxes for the past two years are eligible for the Upset Sale. The sale of the property is subject to all liens and encumbrances at the time of sale.  It is recommended that all potential buyers seek the advice of an attorney and thoroughly research the property.  

Properties are advertised for sale in at least two newspapers of general circulation within Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Law Reporter thirty days prior to sale.  All properties are sold WITHOUT GUARANTEE OR WARRENTY WHATSOEVER. 

Because of the ongoing Corona Virus Pandemic, the 2020 Upset Sale will be held virtually as an on-line auction through GovDeals.com.  Bidding will begin on Thursday September 24, 2020 at 10:00 am.  The auction will remain open for bids until Friday September 25, 2020 no earlier than 4:15 pm.  Please note that close of bidding will be staggered and properties with active bidding may remain open longer.  Potential bidders must register and be approved by the Tax Claim Bureau NO LATER THAN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21 AT 4:15 PM.   Please note, because this is an online sale, the bidder registration process has changed.

To Register:  

  1. Register as a bidder with www.govdeals.com/MontCoTaxClaim,
  2. Download and fill out the bidder registration forms
  3. Complete the forms and have them notarized
  4. Return the notarized forms, a copy of your driver’s license, and a check for the bidder registration fee in the amount of $100.00 made payable to the Montgomery County Tax Claim bureau
  5. You will be informed by email of your approval to bid

ALL TAX SALES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REAL ESTATE TAX SALE LAW AND DIRECTED BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX CLAIM BUREAU.

Bidder Registration closes on September 21, 2020 at 4:15 pm

The 2020 Upset Sale is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2020 at 10:00 am.

To view the online auction click here: www.govdeals.com/MontCoTaxClaim.