Faribault County, Minnesota, will conduct a Tax-Forfeiture Land Sale through an online public auction hosted on PublicSurplus.com. The auction opens on November 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM MST and closes on December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM MST. The county may extend the auction if bidding activity continues near closing. All properties sell as tax-forfeited land under Minnesota law.

Key Auction Details:

Date: November 27, 2025 through December 27, 2025
Location: Online via PublicSurplus.com
Time: Starts at 7:10 AM MST and ends at 3:30 PM MST

Terms of Sale:

Faribault County sells all tax-forfeited property as is, without warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind. Buyers must complete all inspections and research before bidding. The county sells property to the highest responsible bidder and may reject bids or withdraw parcels before issuing a Notice of Award. Unsold parcels may move to an over-the-counter sale.

All sales remain subject to existing liens, easements, deed restrictions, leases, rights-of-way, zoning rules, and unpaid assessments. Buyers do not receive mineral rights. The State of Minnesota retains all mineral interests.

A buyer’s premium of 5 percent applies to every winning bid, with a $1 minimum. A State Assurance Fee of 3 percent of the total sale price also applies. Additional charges may include deed fees, recording fees, deed tax, county fees, assessments, timber value, and well disclosure fees.

How to Participate:

Create and verify an account on PublicSurplus.com, then register for the Faribault County tax-forfeiture auction. Review each listing carefully and arrange inspections when available. Confirm zoning, assessments, access, and use limits before bidding.

All bidders must pay any delinquent real or personal property taxes owed to Faribault County before bidding. Submitting a bid forms a legally binding contract and obligates the bidder to complete payment under county rules.

Payment Requirements:
Winning bidders must pay using cashier’s check, certified check, personal check, or money order payable to Faribault County. After the auction closes, the county emails a Deed Information Form that the buyer must return within 10 days. The form confirms the full balance due, including all required fees.

Failure to pay or follow auction rules may result in contract termination and suspension from future county land sales.

Important Disclosures:
Some parcels may include wetlands, restrictive covenants, lead-based paint risks for homes built before 1978, or radon exposure concerns. Faribault County does not perform wetland or radon testing unless stated in the listing. Buyers must provide proof of insurance within 30 days for parcels with insurable structures.