Franklin County Tax Sale Information

Franklin County, Indiana, will hold its 2026 Delinquent Property Tax Sale on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, in the 2nd Floor, Room 203, at the Franklin County government building.

The county has advertised 83 tax-delinquent properties for public auction, with listed minimum amounts starting at $247.73. The auction gives investors an opportunity to purchase Indiana tax sale certificates through competitive bidding.

Franklin County plans to conduct an in-person auction. However, county officials may move the sale online through Zeus Auction. Bidders should check SRI Services for location updates before attending.

Key Auction Details

Terms of Sale

Franklin County will offer properties with delinquent real estate taxes or special assessments to the highest qualifying bidders, subject to Indiana’s redemption laws.

Minimum Bids: Indiana law requires the minimum bid to cover delinquent taxes, applicable current-year taxes, special assessments, penalties, publication expenses, and other authorized costs. County officials may update minimum bids before the auction.

Redemption Period: Indiana generally gives property owners one year to redeem properties after the county sells their tax sale certificates.

Redemption Payments: Under Indiana Code IC 6-1.1-25-2, the redemption amount generally includes:

Property Ownership: Winning bidders purchase tax sale certificates, not immediate ownership of the real estate. If the owner does not redeem, the certificate holder must follow Indiana’s legal notice and tax deed procedures to seek ownership.

Property Removal: The county may remove properties before or during the auction. Owners can stop a sale by paying the required amount before the auction.

Property Condition: Franklin County does not guarantee the accuracy of listed property addresses or descriptions. Investors should research each parcel before bidding.

How to Participate

1. Review the Property List: Visit https://sriservices.com/ to review Franklin County’s 2026 delinquent tax sale listings, parcel information, and updated minimum bids.

2. Register as a Bidder: Complete online registration through SRI Services. One SRI registration covers the Indiana counties that SRI serves. Bidders without internet access can register on auction morning.

3. Prepare Your Documents: Print your bidder registration form and W-9 form. Business entities must also provide the required Indiana Secretary of State documentation to the Franklin County Treasurer.

4. Confirm the Auction Location: Check https://sriservices.com/ before October 26 for any changes to the auction format or location.

5. Arrive Early: Arrive at least 30 minutes before 10:00 AM to complete registration and receive your bidder number.

6. Research Before Bidding: Check property ownership, parcel boundaries, liens, assessments, property condition, and market value.

7. Place Your Bids: Participate in the public auction and follow the auction administrator’s bidding instructions.

8. Complete Your Purchase: Follow SRI Services’ payment instructions and deadlines if you win a certificate.

Here are some links you might need for the Franklin County, Indiana, Tax Sale Auction:

• Franklin County Tax Sale Information
• Franklin County Treasurer’s Office
• Indiana Tax Liens: How to Profit from Secured Real Estate
• Tax Lien Certificates Explained: A Comprehensive Overview
• Step-by-Step Guide to Beginner Tax Lien Investing

The Franklin County, Indiana,  Tax Lien Auction offers investors an opportunity to purchase tax sale certificates on properties with delinquent real estate taxes.

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