Land Sales
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The Auction
The only way to purchase property from a tax foreclosure sale is to participate in the annual auction.
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Deeds
The deed is completed, recorded with the Auditor, and mailed to the purchaser within 30 days of the sale.
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Purchasing Property from Whitman County
The Whitman County Treasurer conducts three types of real property auctions.
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Research
Thorough research on all potential purchases is essential.
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Surplus Property
County owned parcels, not acquired through tax foreclosure, can be purchased if the Board of County Commissioners has declared the "surplus".
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Tax Foreclosure
When real property taxes become three or more years delinquent, the County Treasurer begins foreclosure action.
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Tax Title Property
Parcels not sold at the foreclosure sale are deeded to the County and become Tax Title property.
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Website Posting
Information about the County sales is posted to the web page when available.