What is the date and location of the sale?

Visit our Current Tax Land Sale page for the most upcoming sale dates. The sale is held in the:

Planning Commission Hearing Room
Community Development Resource Center
3091 County Center Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
View map (PDF)

Tax Collector's Office

From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 East to Auburn, exit Bell Road, turn left on Bell Road. Follow Bell Road approximately three miles, go through the intersection with Highway 49 and left on Richardson Drive. The Tax Collector is in the two story, red brick "Finance - Administration" building on the left side of the street. Our physical address is 2976 Richardson Drive, we are located on the second floor.

County Departments

The addresses and phone numbers of frequently requested County Departments have been provided below for your convenience.

Assessor
2980 Richardson Drive
2nd Floor
Auburn, CA 95603-2640
Phone: 530-889-4300

Planning Department
3091 County Center Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-745-3000

Building Department
3091 County Center Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-745-3010

Public Works
3091 County Center Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-745-7500

County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar
2954 Richardson Drive
1st Floor
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-886-5600

Treasurer-Tax Collector
2976 Richardson Drive
2nd Floor
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-889-4120

Environmental Health
3091 County Center Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-745-2300

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
128 Market Street
Stateline, NV 89449
Phone: 775-588-4547

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1. What is the date and location of the sale?
2. When and where is the sale advertised?
3. How and when do I register for the tax sale?
4. What are the payment requirements at the sale?
5. What is the bidding process?
6. What type of document is issued at the sale?
7. Are there any other expenses in addition to the cost of the lien?
8. What are the foreclosure and eviction processes and will the county handle these processes for a fee?
9. What happens to the properties that are not sold at the Tax Land Sale?
10. Do you allow individuals to purchase Tax Lien Certificates?
11. If I am unable to attend the public auction, can I purchase property via mail, phone or fax? Can I send a representative to the sale to bid for me?
12. What if I have questions and cannot find the answers online?
13. How may I obtain a copy of the statutes regarding tax sales in your jurisdiction?
14. Do liens or encumbrances on a tax-defaulted property transfer to the new owner after purchase of the property at a tax sale?
15. Is there any reason the tax sale may be postponed?
16. What about Excess Proceeds? Am I eligible?