Victoria 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.

redeemable deed

Tex. Tax Code 34.21(a)

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.

redemption premium 25% of aggregate if redeemed in year 1; 50% in year 2 (180-day cap 25%)

Tex. Tax Code 34.21(a),(e)

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.

2 years (residence homestead/agricultural/mineral); 180 days (other property)

Tex. Tax Code 34.21(a),(e)

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.

public auction to highest bidder; bid off to taxing unit if bid insufficient

Tex. Tax Code 34.01(j),(o)

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.

first Tuesday of a month

Tex. Tax Code 34.01(r-1)

Auction platforms

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1. 1.Find the sale on the county's posted notice; sales are on the first Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the courthouse or its designated area (34.01(r), (r-1))
2. 2.If the county has adopted 34.011, register with the county assessor-collector and get a written registration statement before the sale begins
3. 3.Request a sworn statement of no delinquent taxes from the county assessor-collector (34.015(c))
4. 4.Bid at the in-person sale, or online where the commissioners court has authorized it (34.01(a-1), (r-2))
5. 5.Show the unexpired statement to the officer to receive the deed (34.015(b))

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.

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before the sale begins, where the county has adopted Tax Code 34.011

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.

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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.

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Statement of no delinquent taxes from the county assessor-collector (Tax Code 34.015; expires after 90 days; fee up to $10)

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.

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