Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Tax Foreclosure

1.  When is your next tax foreclosure sale?
                        Kitsap County holds their sale in February each year.  A list along with
                        details of the location and time will be on the website when that info
                        becomes available.  www.kitsapgov.com/treas   Go to Treasurers Auctions
                        and Upcoming Auctions.

2.  When & where to you advertise for the sale? 
                        We will advertise in the local paper, either the Kitsap Sun or the Kitsap
                        Newspaper Group sometime in December.  It will also be on our website.

3.  Do I need to register for the sale?
                        You will register the morning of the sale.  No pre-registration is required.

4.  What forms of payments do you accept?
                        ONLY cash or cashiers checks payable to Kitsap County Treasurer will be
                        accepted and payment is required in full at the time you are the successful
                        bidder.  There is no time to run to the bank to secure financing.

5.  Do you have to be present to bid?
                        Someone needs to be present to bid.  If you cannot attend, you would
                        need to send an agent to bid on your behalf.

6.  What happens to properties that do not sell?
                        Any properties that do not sell are considered sold to the county as tax
                        title.  They could be offered at a later date for auction if the county
                        decides not to retain them.

7.  Does the County sell their "certificates/liens/deeds" over the counter?
                        No, we only sell property through a public auction.

8.  Is there a right of redemption by the previous owner?
                        With a tax foreclosure, there is no right of redemption, unless the property
                        sold by the county was owned by a minor or someone declared legally
                        incompetent.  In these cases there is a 3 year redemption period from the
                        date of sale.  For this reason, title companies are reluctant to issue title  
                        until the 3 years has expired.

9.  What happens to the liens if I am the successful purchaser?
                        It is the responsibility of the purchaser/bidder to know what they are
                        purchasing and what liens may follow with the land.  We make no
                        guarantees nor can we answer those questions.  You need to do your own
                        research and make your own determinations.  You may want to talk to
                        attorney for legal advice.