Contra Costa County Tax Information

Contra Costa County will host its online Delinquent Property Tax Sale on February 25, 2026, through GovEase.com. Registration opens on January 27, 2026, and must be completed by February 24, 2026. The auction will begin at 10:00 AM PST.

Key Auction Details

Date: February 25, 2026
Location: Online at GovEase.com
Time: 10:00 AM PST

Terms of Sale

The sale will be conducted entirely online via GovEase.com.

You must pre-register with a $5,000 refundable deposit and a $35 non-refundable registration fee.

You must make the payment via ACH or wire transfer. The county will accept only the specified payment methods.

Winning bidders must complete full payment by 5:00 PM PST on February 25, 2026.

California transfer tax will be added to the purchase price, calculated at $0.55 per $500 of the sale price. Additional local transfer taxes apply for properties in Richmond ($7 per $1,000) and El Cerrito ($12 per $1,000).

The county sells all properties as is, without guaranteeing title, condition, or use. Due diligence is the responsibility of the bidder.

The right of redemption expires at 5:00 PM PST on February 24, 2026. Any property not sold will have the redemption period revived until the next sale.

How to Participate

Register at GovEase.com by February 24, 2026

Submit the $5,000 refundable deposit and $35 registration fee.

Review available properties in advance and conduct due diligence.

Participate in the live online auction at GovEase.com on February 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM PST.

Winning bidders must submit payment in full via ACH or wire transfer by 5:00 PM PST on February 26, 2025.

Here are some links you might need for the  Contra Costa County, California, Tax Deed Auction:

• Contra Costa County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Contra Costa CountyTreasurer and Tax Collector
• Contra Costa Online Auction Site
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• Discover the intriguing world of Hybrid Auctions
• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Learn how to buy California real estate at a fraction of the cost

Why Participate?

The Contra Costa County tax sale offers an opportunity to purchase tax-defaulted properties at competitive prices. Be sure to conduct due diligence, arrive prepared to bid, and finalize your payments on time. The auction is a chance for investors and buyers to acquire property at favorable rates.

For more details on available properties, auction terms, and registration, visit the official tax sale page at GovEase.com or contact the Contra Costa County Tax Collector’s Office

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