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Autauga County AL – Tax Lien Auction

April 14 @ 10:00 am

Autauga County Tax Sale Auction Information

Autauga County, Alabama will hold its annual Delinquent Property Tax Lien Auction on April 14, 2026, through the online auction platform operated by GovEase. Bidders must complete registration between March 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM CDT and April 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT. Pre-bidding opens on April 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM CDT, and the live auction begins April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Investors compete for tax lien certificates on properties with unpaid property taxes. Alabama tax lien sales use a percent bid-down system, where bidders compete by lowering the interest rate they accept on the lien.

Key Auction Details

Date: April 14, 2026
Location: Online auction platform hosted by GovEase
Time: 10:00 AM CDT

Registration Period:
March 13, 2026 – April 13, 2026 (closes 4:30 PM CDT)

Terms of Sale

Autauga County conducts its tax lien auction using a percent bid-down method. Each lien begins at the maximum interest rate allowed under Alabama law. Bidders lower the rate in one-percent increments until one bidder remains.

The auction uses a 30-second bid clock, and the system adds a 10-second reset whenever a new bid appears.

Bidders must submit a refundable deposit equal to 10 percent of the total spending limit requested during registration. For example, a bidder requesting a $12,000 bidding limit must deposit $1,200. GovEase must receive the deposit before approving the bidder.

Winning bidders must pay for purchased liens within 24 hours after the auction ends. GovEase processes payments for the county.

Accepted payment methods include:
Domestic wire transfer
Online ACH / e-check

Credit cards and debit cards are not accepted.

How to Participate

Investors must register online through GovEase before the registration deadline. During registration, bidders must upload and sign all required forms listed in the GovEase registration portal.

After completing registration, bidders submit the required deposit based on their requested bidding limit. GovEasereviews the documents and approves qualified bidders.

Once approved, investors may place bids during the pre-bidding period and continue bidding when the auction begins. The system displays parcels individually and automatically updates the bid clock when new bids appear.

Autauga County also offers First Right Claims through GovEase. Investors who qualify may claim certain parcels before the main auction window. The claim period runs March 13 through April 9 at 4:30 PM CDT, and buyers must complete payment for claimed parcels by the claim deadline.

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Important Auction Notes for Investors

Alabama tax lien certificates give investors the right to earn interest when the property owner pays the delinquent taxes. The property owner may redeem the lien by paying the taxes, interest, and additional fees.

Investors should review parcel information carefully before bidding. Research property location, assessed value, and any possible issues before placing a bid.

Refunds for unused deposits usually process 7 to 10 business days after the auction finishes and return through the same payment method used for the deposit.

Why Participate

The Autauga County tax lien auction offers investors a way to secure tax lien certificates backed by real estate. The online auction format allows bidders to participate from anywhere while competing on interest rates.

Investors who research parcels carefully and follow the registration process early place themselves in a strong position during the sale. Register ahead of the deadline, submit your deposit, and prepare your bidding strategy before the auction begins

 

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