Delinquent Tax Property

 

Property within Morton County is subject to foreclosure in the event that the property taxes, specials, and any interest/penalties become delinquent in the third year. Morton County Auditor’s office accrues any delinquent property, notifies all interested parties of the terms and conditions, and conducts an annual sale of any property with an unsatisfied tax debt.

 

June 1st – Foreclosure notice will be given to the property owner, occupants of the property, and any other person entitled to possession of or interest in the property before June 1st.

 

August 1st – A notice of delinquent property will be published in the official county newspaper before August 1st.

 

October 1st – Tax Lien foreclosure date. Taxes, Specials, and any Interest/Penalties for delinquent years must be paid in full to the Morton County Treasurers office before 5pm.

 

October 2nd until the sale on the 3rd Tuesday in November – after October 1st, the owner must bring ALL outstanding Taxes, Specials, and any Interest/Penalties current. Payment may be made to the Morton County Treasurer’s Office before the scheduled start time of the sale on the 3rd Tuesday of November.

 

At Least 15 days prior to annual sale. – A notice of properties for sale will be posted in the Auditor’s Office and the county website.

 

At Least 10 days prior to annual sale. – A notice of properties for sale will be posted in the official county newspaper.

 

3rd Tuesday of November – Annual sale is held

 

 

Notice of Annual Tax Sale 

Terms of Annual Tax Sale