Those hoping to grab some good deals on properties that have delinquent taxes will have the opportunity to do so at the annual Grundy County Delinquent Tax Sale, set for Monday, Aug. 24.
The sale, authorized by Missouri Statute, will begin at 10 a.m. at the courthouse and as of Friday, July 29, there were 101 properties on the sale list in Grundy County. Of those properties, 35 are in Trenton Township; nine are in Franklin Township; six are in Wilson Township; seven are in Liberty Township; two are in Harrison Township; one is in Lincoln Township; and 41 are at Leisure Lake.
Grundy County Collector/Treasurer Barbara Harris explained that properties with three years of back taxes due are offered in what is referred to as a “first sale.” Those with four years of back taxes due are available for the second sale, while properties with five years of back taxes are offered as a third sale. In each case, Mrs. Harris said the properties have to sell for at least the amount of taxes against it, however, those that eventually make it to the fourth sale can be sold for any amount with subsequent sale to follow.
The breakdown of this year’s sale includes, Trenton Township, 23 first sales, 9 second sales and 3 third sales; Franklin Township, 2 first sales, three second sales and 4 third sales; Wilson Township, 4 first sales, 1 second sale and 1 third sale; Liberty Township, 3 first sales and 3 third sales; Harrison Township, 2 first sales; Lincoln Township, 1 first sale; Leisure Lake, 21 first sale, 10 second sale and 10 third sale.
Mrs. Harris said that anyone interested in bidding on property should go to her office, located on the second floor of the courthouse, on Friday, Aug. 21 or when the office opens on Monday, Aug. 24. Those who do will be assigned a bidder number. They will be required to provide their name, address and phone number.
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