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Howard County IN – Tax Lien Auction

October 27 @ 10:00 am

Howard County Tax Sale Information

Howard County, Indiana, will hold its annual Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, in Commissioners’ Meeting Room 338 at the Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901.

The Howard County Treasurer and Auditor will conduct this in-person public auction to sell tax lien certificates on properties with delinquent property taxes and special assessments. Investors can register through SRI Services before the auction.

The auction will continue until the county offers all eligible properties. County officials may change the sale to an online auction, so bidders should check SRI Services for updates before attending.

Key Auction Details

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Location: Commissioners’ Meeting Room 338 Howard County Administration Center
Address: 220 North Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901
Auction Type: Tax Lien Certificate Sale
Auction Format: In-Person Public Auction
Registration: Online through SRI Services

 
 

Terms of Sale

1. Tax Lien Certificates

Howard County sells tax lien certificates rather than transferring immediate property ownership. The winning bidder receives a tax sale certificate that establishes rights under Indiana tax sale law.

2. Redemption Period and Investor Returns

Indiana generally allows property owners one year to redeem properties after the tax sale.

If a property owner redeems, the tax lien investor receives:

Within the first 6 months: The minimum bid amount plus a 10% penalty on that minimum bid.

After 6 months and within 1 year: The minimum bid amount plus a 15% penalty on that minimum bid.

Overbid Amount: The amount exceeding the minimum bid, plus 5% annual interest calculated from payment until redemption.

Subsequent Tax Payments: Reimbursement for qualifying taxes and special assessments the investor pays after the sale, plus 5% annual interest.

Indiana law also addresses certain eligible notice and title-search expenses. The 10% and 15% penalties apply to the minimum bid, not automatically to the entire winning bid.

3. If the Property Does Not Redeem

If the property owner does not redeem within the applicable redemption period, the certificate holder may pursue a tax deed through the court.

The investor must satisfy Indiana’s legal notice requirements and petition the court within the statutory deadlines. A tax lien certificate does not automatically transfer ownership when the redemption period ends.

4. Payment Requirements

Winning bidders must follow Howard County’s payment instructions and deadlines. Contact SRI Services or the County Treasurer to confirm acceptable payment methods and the final payment deadline before bidding.

5. Property Research

Bidders should examine property records, legal descriptions, existing liens, access, occupancy, environmental concerns, and other property conditions before participating. The county may remove properties from the auction when owners settle delinquent taxes.

How to Participate

Visit SRI Services: Go to www.sriservices.com and locate Howard County, Indiana.

Register as a Bidder: Provide your name, address, telephone number, and the name and address you want on the tax sale certificate.

Review the Auction List: Examine the available tax lien properties, parcel numbers, and minimum bids.

Research Properties: Check county property records, tax balances, liens, and property conditions before selecting parcels.

Attend the Auction: Arrive at Commissioners’ Meeting Room 338, 220 North Main Street, Kokomo, Indiana, before 10:00 AM on October 27, 2026.

Place Your Bids: Bid on eligible tax lien certificates according to the county’s auction procedures.

Complete Payment: Follow the county’s instructions to pay for winning certificates and retain your purchase records.

Check the auction provider’s website shortly before the sale for property withdrawals, registration instructions, and changes to the auction format.

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The Howard County, Indiana, tax lien auction gives investors an opportunity to purchase tax lien certificates and earn statutory redemption penalties when property owners repay their delinquent taxes.

Investors may receive a 10% or 15% redemption penalty on the minimum bid, depending on when redemption occurs. If a property does not redeem, the investor may pursue a tax deed through Indiana’s legal process.

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