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Minnesota Tax Deeds

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Sale Type:  Tax Deed  Interest Rate:  N/A  Bid Method:  Highest Bidder  Redemption Period:  N/A  Sale Date(s):  Fall (May vary by county)  State Statute(s):...

Minnesota Tax Deeds

Sale Type:

 Tax DeedA legal document that transfers property ownership to the government or an investor after the owner fails to pay property taxes for an extended period.

 Interest Rate:

 N/A

 Bid Method:

 Highest Bidder

 Redemption PeriodThe legally defined timeframe during which a property owner can reclaim their property by paying the delinquent taxes plus interest and penalties.:

 N/A

 Sale Date(s):

 Fall (May vary by county)

 State Statute(s):

 Chapters 279-282

 Over-the-CounterTax liens or tax deeds that were not sold at public auction and are available for purchase directly from the county or taxing authority.:

 Yes

 State Website:

 mn.gov

Minnesota State Overview

In Minnesota, county tax collectors or treasurers sell tax deeds to the winning bidders at the delinquent property tax sales.

  • Tax Sale Type: Tax Deed. (Sec. 282.301).

  • Contact: Tax Collector. (Sec. 282.01).

  • Interest Rate and/or Penalty Rate: Not applicable.

  • Bid Procedure: Premium bid / highest bid. (Sec. 282.01).

  • Redemption Period: Not applicable.

  • Law: Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 281 “Real Estate Tax Sales, Redemption,” and Chapter 282 “Tax-Forfeited Land Sales.”

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