What if taxes become due after I purchase the certificate at a tax sale?, Am I responsible to pay after the auction?

During the redemption period, lien buyers are strongly encouraged to pay all subsequent taxes and special assessments on the tax sale properties they purchased. If a lien buyer pays taxes and special assessments on the property after the auction, the lien buyer must follow the form 137 B process to ensure that the lien buyer is reimbursed if the property is redeemed. Immediately upon paying any subsequent taxes and special assessments on the property, the lien buyer should provide a receipt to the County Auditor’s office and file a form 137 B. If the lien buyer has paid subsequent taxes and special assessments, and properly filed a form 137 B, the lien buyer will be entitled to reimbursement for all such taxes and special assessments plus interest at the rate of 5% per annum, upon redemption. If the property is not redeemed during the redemption period, the lien buyer will not be reimbursed for any subsequent taxes and special assessments. If the property is redeemed before the lien buyer files a form 137 B for subsequent taxes and special assessments, the lien buyer will not be reimbursed.