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1. Where and when is the tax lien sale?

The tax lien sale is held at the Community / Senior Center south of Frisco. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the sale starts at 9:00 am. The Community / Senior Center is located at:

0083 Nancy's Pl., CR 1014

Frisco, CO 80443

2. When is Summit County’s tax lien sale?

The Tax Lien Sale for 2019 will be held on Wednesday October 23, 2019

3. What are the registration guidelines?

Number of registrations is limited. Registration opens the day after Labor Day at 8:00AM MST, and remains open until the limit number is obtained. Registration is based on “first received, first accepted” basis. Only two registrations will be accepted for any one address. A “wait list” will be maintained for any applications received after the limit is reached. Persons on the wait list will be notified for admission in the order registration was received in the event a registrant is unable to attend. Do not arrive at the sale if you have not been notified that you are a successful registrant. Buyer numbers will only be issued to registrants.

4. Do I need to be present?

Yes. Our sales are “live.” You can have a representative present but the person must be qualified (at least 18 and not a county employee) and have the necessary tax ID information for you.

5. What is the format of the sale?

The sale has two parts; round robin and premium bidding. The break point between the two is not determined until the day before the sale and is based on the number of taxes to be sold.

6. What is the format of payment and checkout?

At checkout, you will be provided a receipt of taxes paid and a copy of the tax lien certificate for each tax lien. You will write a personal or business check made out to "Summit County Treasurer" for the total due per the receipt.

7. How many buyer numbers can I use?

There can only be one buyer number for each tax ID number registered. Only one number per buyer.

8. How do I register as a buyer for the Tax Lien Sale?

Registration opens the day after Labor Day at 8:00AM MST, and remains open until the limit number is obtained. Registration is based on “first received, first accepted” basis. Only two confirmed registrations will be issued to any one address. A “wait list” will be maintained. Persons on the list will be notified for admission in the order registration was received in the event a confirmed registrant is unable to attend. The day after Labor Day, the registration form will be made available by 8:00AM (MST).