Brown County will host its annual Delinquent Real Estate Tax Sale on the First Monday in March at Brown County Courthouse. Registration takes place prior to the sale according to county requirements, and the auction begins promptly at 8:30 AM CST.

Nebraska counties conduct tax lien certificate sales, not tax deed auctions. When you bid at this sale, you purchase a tax lien certificate covering the delinquent taxes, interest, and statutory fees. The property owner keeps legal title during the three-year redemption period.

Key Auction Details

Date: First Monday in March
Location: Brown County Courthouse
Time: 8:30 AM CST

Terms of Sale

Nebraska counties sell tax lien certificates at public auction. Bidders compete by offering to accept a lower interest rate. State law allows interest up to 14 percent per year. The bidder willing to accept the lowest interest rate wins the certificate.

The winning bidder pays the full amount of delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, and costs as required by the county treasurer. The treasurer issues a tax sale certificate to the purchaser.

Property owners have three years from the date of sale to redeem the property. To redeem, the owner pays the taxes, accrued interest, and statutory fees to the county treasurer. If redemption does not occur within three years, the certificate holder may apply for a Treasurer’s Tax Deed in accordance with Nebraska statutes.

How to Participate

Contact the Name County Treasurer’s Office before the First Monday in March and request the current tax sale list. Review parcel information, legal descriptions, and delinquent tax amounts. Conduct your own research on title status and property condition before bidding.

Complete bidder registration as required by the county. Confirm accepted payment methods and deadlines with the treasurer’s office. Arrive at Counties Auction Site before 8:30 AM CST and follow the bidding procedures announced at the sale.

After purchasing a certificate, track the three-year redemption period. If the property does not redeem, follow Nebraska law to begin the Treasurer’s Tax Deed process.