Sevier County holds an annual tax sale, typically in May, to sell parcels of land with five years of delinquent tax payments. Bidding for these properties starts at the sum of taxes, interest, penalties, and administrative fees.
Online Bidding and Advertising Process
The Sevier County Tax Sale is conducted online through publicsurplus.com. To prepare for the event, the sale is advertised in the Richfield Reaper for four weeks before it occurs.
Registration Requirements and Financing Information
Bidders are required to register on publicsurplus.com before they can bid on parcels. It is noted that no financing is available through either Sevier County or publicsurplus.com.
Property Redemption Procedures
Delinquent property may be redeemed by any person on behalf of the recorded owner at any time before the final Tax Sale, though properties redeemed before the sale do not change ownership.
Deed Conveyance and Unsold Parcels
All properties sold during the auction are conveyed via tax deed within 30 days after the County Commission ratifies the bids. Any parcels that remain unsold during the Tax Sale become property of Sevier County.
Handling of Excess Funds
Following the sale, any funds collected in excess of the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and administrative fees are treated as unclaimed property and forwarded to the State Treasurer according to Utah Code Title 67.
Viewing Available Property Lists
A list of delinquent properties available for sale can be viewed or the Clerk / Auditor's Office can be contacted at (435) 893-0401 after April 3rd.
