Scott County

Sale typeWhat you actually buy. A lien sale gives you a claim on the property and the owner keeps it for now; a deed sale transfers the property itself. A redeemable deed transfers ownership but still gives the former owner time to pay you back. See the full glossary for more terms.

lien

Iowa Code § 446.16(3)

Interest / penaltyWhat you earn when the owner redeems. Interest is a rate paid over time; a penalty is usually a one-time percentage of the tax or redemption amount. A rate that is bid down during the auction is still interest. See the full glossary for more terms.

2% per month

Iowa Code § 447.1(1)

RedemptionHow long the former owner has to repay the debt and keep the property after the sale. Your money stays tied up until this window closes, so a long period can mean a multi-year wait on a lien. See the full glossary for more terms.

1 year 9 months from sale, then 90-day notice before tax deed

Iowa Code § 447.9(1)

Bid methodHow the winner is chosen: bidding the interest rate down, bidding a premium above the amount owed, a random or rotating draw, or simply buying at the minimum bid. See the full glossary for more terms.

bid-down of percentage ownership interest (minimum 1%)

Iowa Code § 446.16(1)

Sale timingWhen sales are typically held. Many counties publish sale lists only a few weeks ahead, and some sell continuously or on their own schedule. See the full glossary for more terms.

June (third Monday)

Iowa Code § 446.7(1)

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1. 1.Register online at www.iowatreasurers.org between May 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026 and pay the non-refundable $35.00 registration fee; only online registrations are accepted
2. 2.Provide a Tax I.D. Number (one bidder number per TIN) and, if bidding under a federal tax identification number, self-certify a Certificate of Existence or recorded trade name
3. 3.Be prepared to show valid proof of age and identity when entering the board room or during the sale
4. 4.Attend the tax sale at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026 in the Scott County Board Room, 600 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa
5. 5.Bid down your interest in a parcel (95%, 90%, 80%, etc.), or for tied bid-down bids the treasurer uses a random selection process
6. 6.Pay in full at the conclusion of the sale (or when you leave if earlier) by personal check, money order, or guaranteed funds
7. 7.Receive a certificate of purchase issued to the name and tax I.D. number registered online

RegistrationSigning up as a bidder before the sale. Counties set the deadlines and paperwork, which may include an application, identification, and a no-delinquent-taxes statement. See the full glossary for more terms.

Required: YesOnline$35

Registrations start May 8, 2026 through June 7, 2026; investors must register prior to June 8, 2026

DepositMoney you must post before or at the sale, often a flat amount or a percentage of your bid. It is usually applied to the purchase price if you win and is often non-refundable if you fail to pay. See the full glossary for more terms.

Required: UnknownUnknown

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FormsPaperwork a county may collect before you can bid, such as a bidder ID card or a W-9 for tax reporting. See the full glossary for more terms.

Bidder ID card: YesW-9: Unknown

Tax I.D. Number (TIN) required; one bidder number per Tax I.D. Number

Persons using a federal tax identification number must self-certify a Certificate of Existence from the Iowa Secretary of State or have a trade name meeting Iowa Code Chapter 547 on file with the county recorder

EligibilityRules about who may bid. Some counties restrict non-residents or bar anyone who owes delinquent taxes from participating. See the full glossary for more terms.

Scott County conducts an in-person annual Iowa tax sale (tax lien certificates) in the county board room; registration is exclusively online through www.iowatreasurers.org. The $35.00 fee buys a bidder number and is non-refundable. No separate bidder deposit is documented; full payment is due at the conclusion of the sale. Iowa statewide procedures are in Iowa Code Chapter 446.