Delta County Tax Information

Delta County, Colorado, will hold its 2026 Annual Tax Lien Sale on November 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST) through the ZeusAuction.com online platform.

The county will offer delinquent property tax liens through a bid-up auction with proxy bidding. Investors can earn 13% annual interest on eligible tax lien certificate amounts when property owners redeem their liens.

Registration runs from October 23 to October 30, 2026. All bidders must obtain approval before participating.

Key Auction Details

Date: November 5, 2026
Location: Online – ZeusAuction.com
Start Time: 8:00 AM MST
First Batch Closing: 11:00 AM MST
Final Unsold Batch Closing: 3:00 PM MST
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Sale Type: Tax Lien Certificates
Available Liens: See auction website
Interest Rate: 13% annually
Bidding: Bid-Up / Proxy Bidding
Minimum Bid Increment: $1.00
Deposit: No upfront deposit
Payment: ACH Bank Debit Only
Bidder Approval: Required

Terms of Sale

Tax Lien Certificates: Investors purchase tax liens, not ownership of the properties.

Interest Rate: Certificates earn 13% annual interest on eligible amounts. Interest begins in November 2026.

Bid-Up Auction: Bidding starts at the listed minimum amount and increases in $1.00 increments.

Proxy Bidding: Investors can set a maximum bid, and the system will automatically bid on their behalf.

Nonrefundable Premiums: Investors cannot recover amounts they bid above the starting price when property owners redeem.

Payment: The county accepts ACH payments only and initiates payment processing within 24 hours after the final batch closes.

Unsold Liens: The auction includes a final batch for unsold liens. The county takes any liens that remain unsold.

Redemption: Colorado generally allows eligible investors to begin the Treasurer’s Deed application process after three years, subject to legal requirements.

All bids are final. Investors should research each property and understand the risks before bidding.

How to Participate

Register Online: Visit ZeusAuction.com between October 23 and October 30, 2026.

Complete Registration: Submit the W-9, Tax Sale Registration & Declaration of Statutory Compliance, and ACH bank details.

Get Approved: Wait for SRI Incorporated and the Delta County Treasurer to approve your registration.

Research Tax Liens: Review available parcels, delinquent taxes, and property records before bidding.

Place Your Bids: Join the online auction on November 5 at 8:00 AM MST. Use manual or proxy bidding.

Complete Payment: Review your final invoice and maintain sufficient funds in your registered bank account for ACH processing.

Here are some links you might need for the Delta County, Colorado, Tax Sale Auction

• Delta County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Delta County Treasurer’s Office
• Delta County Online Auction Site
• Learn about the Potential of Colorado’s Tax Lien Market
• Learn How Tax Lien Investing Works
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Let’s talk about Tax Deeds and how you can profit from them!
• Discover Tax Deeds and how you can find property for as little as $50! 

Delta County, Colorado Tax Lien Auction offers investors an opportunity to purchase delinquent property tax liens online and earn 13% annual interest on eligible certificate amounts.

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