Tax Sale Information

General Information

• An annual Tax Lien Sale is held the last business day of October, to collect the unpaid property taxes. These taxes are purchased by investors and become a lien against the property. The investor earns interest on the tax lien against these properties. The interest amount (paid on the tax lien, but not on the premium) is determined September 1st every year and is nine percent above the federal discount rate (rounded up).  The rate for 2024 is 15%. The amount of the individual tax lien purchased includes the amount of taxes, delinquent interest, advertising, internet auction, and certificate fees. Generally a successful bidder pays a premium price above the tax liens that are sold in order to purchase a tax lien certificate.
• Three weeks prior to the tax sale, a list of the properties that have the potential to go to sale will be available to view at RealAuction. This list is updated daily until the tax sale date.
• It should be noted that the property owner may redeem the property from the tax lien certificate holder at any time subsequent to the tax lien sale and up to the issuance of a Treasurer’s Deed.
• Per Colorado State Statute C.R.S. 39-11-151 no tax lien shall be sold to county officials or employees or to a member of the immediate family of such individuals.
• Should you have a question regarding other aspects of tax liens please call the Treasurer’s Office at (970) 400-3290

• Our Tax Lien Sale is conducted with the goal of fairness and efficiency in mind. Questions or comments regarding the sale should be directed to RealAuction at 1-877-361-7325 or E-Mailed to customerservice@realauction.com

Tax Sale Website

Registration

All potential bidders must register before the sale date which is the official start of the sale. Registration will be made online at the Weld Official Tax Certificate Auction Site. The registration will include the completion of an IRS required W-9 form as well as ACH depository requirements and acceptance of a “buyer beware” document. Further details of the registration process are available on the website. At the time of registration you will be asked to complete an ACH authorization so that when you start your bidding you will be able to make a deposit of a minimum of 10% of what you plan to spend for tax liens and subsequently so that you can make payments for the tax liens purchased. We encourage you to register as soon as the delinquent property tax list is available as you can then research the properties and make a determination of a bid.

In order to become an investor with Weld County, please fill out Investor Registration Forms(PDF, 354KB). Once completed, this packet can be returned to our office via email at TR-CashMgr@weld.gov , mail, drop box, or in person with payment.

Internet Training Sessions

Every year RealAuction will conduct training sessions which will be posted on the RealAuction site.

Element of Risk

Although the Treasurer’s office makes significant effort to be aware of potential problem liens and withhold them from sale, ultimately the sale is a “Buyer Beware” Sale, as there is an element of risk inherent in the purchase of tax liens. Please conduct your own investigation in order to reduce the risk. 

Lien Redemption

An email will be sent to the investor with a Certificate of Redemption for each redeemed property. Redemption funds are sent via ACH within three weeks after the redemption.

Weld County Tax Sale

Tax Lien Informational Presentation(PDF, 2MB)

Prior Year Tax Lien Sale Information

What is Tax Lien Endorsement?

Endorsement provides the current tax lien certificate holder the option of endorsing the current year's delinquent tax onto the original tax sale certificate. Subsequent payment of the delinquent tax will earn the same rate of interest as the original certificate.

Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-11-119, provide a holder of a certificate of purchase may pay subsequent taxes on the property of which the buyer holds an unredeemed certificate, and this payment will be endorsed onto both the original certificate and the tax lien sale record in the treasurer's office.

When am I able to Endorse?

The Treasurer’s office will start accepting payments of subsequent taxes beginning August 1^st each year. Investors can find locate their endorsement list on the Investor Portal at WeldInvestor.com. Please provide a copy of your list indicating which certificates you want to endorse along with your payment

What do I need to do?

After receiving your endorsement list, please notify us as to which certificates you wish to endorse. Personal checks are acceptable.

When Can I Apply For A Treasurer's Deed?

C.R.S. 39-11.5-102  (1) reads “AT ANY TIME AT LEAST THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE OF A TAXLIEN PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 11 OF THIS TITLE 39, A LAWFUL HOLDER MAY FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED FOR THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE TAX LIEN DESCRIBED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE HELD BY THE LAWFUL HOLDER. IN SO DOING, THE LAWFUL HOLDER SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC AUCTION IN A FORM AND MANNER DETERMINED BY THE TREASURER.”

Tax Sale Website

Real Property Tax Lien Redemption

The Following Information is for the redemption of Tax Liens on Real Property Only

Redemption payment is made to the Weld County Treasurer for the amount of delinquent taxes, delinquent interest, advertising fees, late fees, and any other additional costs incurred during the tax lien process. Payments will only be accepted from the owner of record, their agent, or any other person having a legal or equitable claim against the property by 2 p.m. the day prior to Public Auction. If an application for a public auction has been accepted, additional fees may be due upon redemption.

All Redemption Payments Must Be Made by Cash or Certified Funds

Interest is calculated on a monthly basis, therefore the amount due changes monthly. Postmarks are NOT accepted on a redemption of a tax lien. The amount due must be in our office and processed by the specified due date; usually it is the last business day of the month. Upon payment, the treasurer shall issue a Certificate of Redemption. The certificate includes the legal description of the tract of land redeemed, the date of redemption, and the amount paid.

Who Can Apply?

C.R.S. 39-11.5-102  (1) reads “AT ANY TIME AT LEAST THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE OF A TAX LIEN PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 11 OF THIS TITLE 39, A LAWFUL HOLDER MAY FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED FOR THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE TAX LIEN DESCRIBED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE HELD BY THE LAWFUL HOLDER. IN SO DOING, THE LAWFUL HOLDER SHALL FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC AUCTION IN A FORM AND MANNER DETERMINED BY THE TREASURER."

C.R.S. 39-10-111.5 (2.5) (a) The only person(s) who may file an APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER'S DEED is the lawful holder of the tax lien certificate and this option is only available for real property and mineral rights; at this time, mobile/manufactured homes are excluded from the process as per C.R.S. 39-10-111.5 (2.5)(a). 

How Do I Apply for an Application for Public Auction?

Contact the Treasurer's office and request an application at (970) 400-3290.

Return the “APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TO THE WELD COUNTY TREASURER along with a $900.00 deposit.

The Treasurer may require the lawful holder to make a deposit in an amount determined by the Treasurer to include the Treasurer’s fee for recording the application in an amount equal to the amount established in SECTION 38-37-104 (1)(B)(I) PLUS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO COVER THE ACTUAL AND REASONABLE COST TO THE Treasurer to administer the public auction and otherwise ensure compliance with the requirements of this ARTICLE 11.5 as per Page 9-HOUSE BILL 24-1056.

The Treasurer's Deed process take up to six months, given no unforeseen problems. C.R.S. 39-11.5-105 Date of Public Auction. THE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE PUBLIC AUCTION NO MORE THAN 125 CALENDAR DAYS NOR LESS THAN 110 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE PUBLISHED BY THE TREASURER PURSUANT TO SECTION 39-11.5-104. The auction for Treasurer's Deed will take place if redemption is not made by 1 p.m. the day prior to the auction. 

Things To Remember:

Ultimately the sale is a "BUYER BEWARE" sale, as there is an element of risk inherent in the purchase of tax liens/Treasurer Deeds. Please conduct your own investigation in order to reduce the risk. 

A Treasurer's Deed is an unmarketable title for seven years. You may deed the property to another, however you may not warrant the title. Please contact an attorney or title company for further information as the treasurer's office is unable to advise you in this matter.

If the certificate is redeemed by 2 p.m. the day prior to public auction, you will receive your investment, interest, and your application fee in full. However, no interest is earned on the application fee.

NOTICE TO A PROPERTY OWNER OF A PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE OPTION FOR TREASURER'S DEED HAS BEEN SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION:  If the option for a treasurer's deed for your property is sold at a public auction for more than the total owed to the lawful holder of a tax lien on your property and to all other lien holders, please contact the treasurer's office after the auction because you may have funds due to 

KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION:

DELINQUENT TAX PUBLICATION LIST FOR 2023 TAXES

 Publication of Delinquent Real Estate and Natural Resources Tax List for Tax Year 2023(PDF, 26MB)

Published in the Greeley Tribune, September 25th, October 2nd and October 9th of 2024.

Current County Held Liens

A list will be published after the tax lien sale on October 31, 2024 is finalized.