Frequently Asked 2009 Tax Sale Questions:

• When is the Tax Sale?
• The 2009 Tax Sale will be held on September 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex (on the third floor).
• Do you have to pre-register for the Tax Sale ?
• No, but you do need to arrive 15 minutes prior to the Tax Sale to fill out a W-9 form at the entrance door. If you would like to fill out the form prior to the sale, use this link to the W9 Substitute (Tax Sale) form. If you fill out the form online, please use the print and reset button at the bottom left corner to print the form. If you fill out the form by hand, please print legibly. Be sure to bring this form with you to hand in at the registration table at the front entrance on the day of the sale.
• What form of payment will you accept?
• Any form of payment will be accepted except credit cards. Make checks payable to the Vanderburgh County Treasurer.
• When do I have to pay?
• You have to pay the entire amount that was bid by 3:00 PM the day of the Tax Sale (September 14, 2009).
• If I purchase the property, am I the owner?
• No, you are purchasing a lien to the property.
• What do I have to do after I purchase the lien?
• We recommend that you contact a real estate attorney familiar with Tax Sale law and procedures.
• How long does the owner have to redeem the property?
• The delinquent property owner has one year from the date of the tax sale to redeem their property. The last day for redemption will be September 14, 2010.
• If the delinquent taxpayer doesn't redeem their property, what happens?
• If all the required legal work has been done, your attorney may start the procedure to obtain a Tax Title Deed. When you record the Tax Title Deed, you will become the owner of the property.