Douglas County Tax Sale Information

Douglas County will hold its annual Delinquent Property Tax Sale Auction on the first Monday in March, at 7:00 AM CT via an online auction at the Douglas County Tax Sale Website. The auction will follow a fixed bid format, with tax liens sold at 14% interest per year, as required by Nebraska law.

Key Auction Details:

Date: first Monday in March
Location: Online at Douglas County Tax Sale Website
Time: 7:00 AM CT (Bidding starts February 6, 2025)
Registration Fee: $25 per bidder (non-refundable)
Deposit Requirement: Minimum $500 or 5% of estimated purchases
Bid Format: Fixed bid (14% interest)

Terms of Sale:

Pre-registration Required: Bidders must register on the auction website and pay the $25 registration fee by February 24 , at 3:00 PM CT.

Deposit Rules: A deposit of at least $500 or 5% of expected winnings is required before bidding. Deposits must be made via ACH transfer on the auction website.

Payment Deadline: Successful bidders must complete final payments via ACH by 7:00 AM CT on March 3, 2025.

Interest Rate: Nebraska law sets the interest rate at 14% per year (simple interest).

Redemption Period: Buyers can start foreclosure after holding tax liens for three years.

How to Participate:

Register Online: Sign up at the Douglas County Tax Sale Website and complete the registration process before February 24

Submit Required Documents: Provide W-9 tax forms and complete ACH payment details for deposits and final payments.

Place a Deposit: Submit a minimum of $500 or 5% of your estimated bid amount through ACH by February 24

Review the Property List: The list of delinquent properties will be available online beginning February 6

Bid in the Auction: Bidding opens on February 6, and closes on first Monday in March. The county will randomly award properties to qualified bidders.

Links you might need for the Douglas County, Nebraska, Tax Lien Auction:

• Douglas County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Douglas County Treasurer and Tax Collector
• Douglas County Online Auction Site
• How to Earn a 14% Return with Nebraska Tax Liens?
• Learn How Does Tax Lien Investing Work
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!

Douglas County’s tax lien sale is an opportunity to invest in delinquent property taxes while earning 14% annual interest. The online auction format allows bidders to research and participate from anywhere. Ensure you register early, submit your deposit, and understand Nebraska’s tax sale process before placing bids.

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