PUBLIC TAX SALE INFORMATION

SALE TIME & DATE:

Scotts Bluff County Tax Sale is held the first Monday in March each year at 9:00A.M. At the Scotts Bluff County Court House (subject to change locations) 1825 10th Street, Gering, NE

ADVERTISING:

Scotts Bluff County advertises in the Gering Courier three consecutive weeks in February prior to the sale. Anyone wishing a copy of the delinquent list may contact the Courier directly at 1428 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341 or 308-436-2222. You may send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Scotts Bluff County Treasurer 1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341 and we will send one to you.

REGISTRATION FEE:

A $25.00 registration fee must accompany a Scotts Bluff County Tax Lien Sale registration form no later than the Thursday before the first Monday in March. One bidder cannot bid for more than one company.

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SALE PROCEDURE:

On the day of the sale, the County Treasurer will conduct a random drawing of numbers to select the order of bids. Investors agree to buy the liens for the delinquent tax amounts interest and advertising plus any other delinquent tax assessed to each parcel. NE Statute 77-702. The number drawn shall represent the order in which each investor may bid. Each round shall consist of one choice per bidder; he may purchase or pass. Should they pass the parcel will be offered to the next bidder each time until that parcel is purchased, continuing on with each parcel until all parcels are sold.

PAYMENT:

Cashier checks or money orders may be used for payment of certificates purchased. A personal check will be accepted only if investor has a letter of credit from their banking institution. A $10.00 fee is charged for each certificate sold. There will be an additional $10.00 fee for any re-assignment of certificates. We will hold your certificates in our office for safekeeping and send payment when redeemed for faster turn around of your funds should you request us to do so.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Nebraska statutes 77-1801 thru 77-1941 covers all aspects of buying and foreclosing on tax sale certificates. You must consult with an attorney for any legal advice. The Scotts Bluff County Treasurers office will not provide any guidance or legal advice pertaining to tax sale certificates.

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Investors must understand the process of purchasing tax sale certificates. There are some risks involved. When purchasing a certificate you are purchasing delinquent taxes, not the property. You must hold that certificate and pay subsequent taxes each year as they become delinquent for three years. If the homeowner does not redeem that certificate by the end of three years, you will have six months to foreclose on the property. It is highly advised to seek legal council at the maturity of your certificates.