State statute
SCO — Application to Purchase Tax Defaulted Property (sco8-16)
California foreclosure, tax-defaulted, court-ordered and probate-sale law and official procedures — verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-05
- Jurisdiction
- California
SCO sample sco8-16.pdf¶
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APPLICATION TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY
This application must be completed by an eligible purchasing entity to commence purchase of tax defaulted property by agreement sale from the county under applicable provisions of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Complete the following sections and supply supporting documentation accordingly. Prior to purchase approval the county may require the applicant submit additional information or documentation. Completion of this application does not guarantee purchase approval.
For county use only:
- Date application received: (date) 2. If applicable, date written objection to Chapter 7 tax sale was received: (date)
Applicant must complete Sections A through D.
A. Purchaser Information 1. Name of organization:___________________________________________________
- Corporate structure:
□ Nonprofit organization □ Public Agency (please select type of public agency) □ A taxing agency, revenue district, or special district □ The State or County
B. Property Status and Use Information 1. Is the parcel currently approved for a Chapter 7 tax sale as of the date of this application? □ Yes □ No If yes, a written objection must be included with the application. If a written objection was submitted to the county prior to application, what is the date of the objection? (date of objection)
- The purpose of the purchase: (check one box only)
□ For low income housing □ To otherwise serve low income persons □ To preserve open space □ To preserve a lien □ For public purpose: (describe public purpose)
C. Property Information Provide the following information. (If more space is needed exhibits may be attached) 1. County where the parcel(s) is located: (county)
- Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): (list all APNs for purchase with this application):
D. Acknowledgement Identification and signature of the purchasing entity’s authorized officer: ______________________________________ __________________________________ Print Name Print Title ______________________________________ __________________________________ Authorized Signature Date
(SCO 8-16) (2017)