Solano Tax Collector tax-sale-faqs

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Tax Sale FAQs

Property is sold “AS IS”!

Inspect thoroughly before you buy!

Rules are subject to modification between now and commencement of sale.

Why does the County sell tax-defaulted property?

What laws govern tax sales in California?

Can I obtain title to a property on the tax sale list by paying the delinquent taxes prior to the tax sale date? Does the county sell tax lien certificates?

Who is notified of the sale?

Is a tax sale publicly advertised?

When does the right to redeem (pay the taxes) a tax-defaulted property subject to the power to sell cease?

How is the minimum bid on a tax sale property determined?

Does the County guarantee the property?

Contaminated / Possible Contaminated Properties?

Do liens or encumbrances on a tax-defaulted property transfer to the new owner after purchase of the property at a tax sale?

How do I find a property I'd like to bid on at the tax sale?

How can I determine what use I can make of a tax sale property before I purchase it?

How can a successful bidder pay for a property at the tax sale?

If I am the successful bidder, how can I hold title (vesting)?

How soon can I take possession of a property after purchase at the tax sale?

What steps should I take if there are occupants living on the property or personal property left on the premises?

Is property purchased in a tax sale eligible for title insurance?

What happens to property that does not sell at the tax sale? Can the property be purchased directly from the county?

How can I get more information?

What happens if I am the successful bidder but decide that I don't want the property after all?