CASS COUNTY DELINQUENT TAX CERTIFICATE SALE

2009-2011 TAX SALE PROPERTIES SOLD

ALL BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ ALL LAWS PERTAINING TO TAX SALES, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI CHAPTER 140. THIS FLYER IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERENCE ONLY.  A COPY OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI IS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE AT THE CASS COUNTY LIBRARY, OR BY VISITING,  WWW.MOGA.MO.GOV/

·         All lands and lots on which taxes are delinquent and unpaid are subject to a tax certificate sale at public auction.

·         The tax sale is held annually on the fourth Monday in August commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Historic Cass County Courthouse.

·         Delinquent taxes with penalty, interest and costs may be paid to the county collector at any time prior to the scheduled sale date.

·         The list of properties subject to sale is published in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks prior to the tax sale.

·         Non-residents of Missouri may not bid unless special arrangements have been made with the collector prior to the sale.

·         The sale is conducted by the Collector of Revenue. Bidding begins for the amount of taxes, penalties and sales costs.  Each parcel offered for sale is individually identified by the parcel number, owner of record, and a brief legal description.

·         Buyers must be present to bid.

·         Each parcel offered for sale is individually identified by the parcel number, owner of record, and a brief legal description.   

·         Purchasers are recommended to research the property and physically locate the property prior to the sale.

·         All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that he/she is not currently delinquent on any tax payments on any property. Failure to sign such affidavit, as well as signing a false affidavit, may invalidate the property purchase. An affidavit form is attached above.  Additional affidavits are available at the collector’s office or the sale site immediately prior to the tax sale.

·         The successful bidder receives a sale sheet identifying the parcel and bid price at the auction. The total purchase price must be paid to the collector's office immediately at the close of the sale. Cashier's check, bank draft, cash, money order or credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. If the bid is not paid, a penalty of 25% of the bid amount plus a prosecuting attorney's fee may be assessed against the bidder.

·         If the bid is not paid, a penalty of 25% of the bid amount plus a prosecuting attorney's fee may be assessed against the bidder.

·         The collector issues and mails a certificate of purchase (see sample on back) to the purchaser. The certificate of purchase is retained for one year or until the property is redeemed.

·         The original property owner may redeem the property anytime within one year from the sale date and up to ninety days after certified notices are mailed by Certificate holder.  If property is redeemed, the Certificate holder must return the original Tax Sale Certificate before redemption proceeds will be disbursed.

·         The purchaser may assign ownership of the certificate of purchase by completing the assignment portion on the certificate. The assignee must be a resident of Missouri. The certificate can not be assigned to anyone owing delinquent taxes. Such assignment must be notarized and presented to the collector's office to be recorded. The collector's office normally has a notary public available. Liens are not extinguished at the time of sale or during any period of redemption.  

·         Liens are not extinguished at the time of sale or during any period of redemption.