Iowa Tax Sale

• What am I bidding on?
• What is a tax lien?
• How are properties put on tax sale?
• Which government officials are responsible for tax sales?
• How often are tax sales held?
• When is the next online auction?
• Where will the auction be advertised?
• When are item listings available?
• When does registration open?
• How long is the redemption period in Iowa?
• Is there a registration fee?
• Who can bid at a tax sale?
• What happens during the auction?
• What happens if I bid on an item that should not have been sold?
• What happens if I bid on an item and later decide I want to retract my bid(s)?
• What if there’s a tie?
• What if I don’t pay my winning bids?
• When is payment due?
• What will I receive to verify my purchase?
• Can a certificate be assigned?
• When can I take possession of the property?
• As a buyer, should I pay subsequent taxes?
• How long is the redemption period?
• How do I get deed to the property?
• How does the bidding work in Iowa?
• When are Iowa tax sales?