Next month, numerous tax-delinquent properties in San Diego County will be put up for auction, and officials are starting to register potential bidders.
The County Finance and Taxation Office has confirmed that 686 parcels will be available in the annual online auction, set for March 13 to March 18. To join in, interested buyers need to register online by March 3.
The properties for auction have not paid taxes for a minimum of five years. This year, the offerings include 70 improved lots, 66 vacant lots, and 550 timeshare interests.
Participants must submit a refundable deposit of $1,000 along with a non-refundable processing fee of $35, although some properties might ask for a larger deposit.
County officials have stressed that all purchases made during the auction are final. They advise bidders to thoroughly review all property information and rules beforehand. A full list of the parcels up for sale can be found at the Treasurer/Taxpayer Website.
Property owners have limited options to prevent the sale of their land. To avert the auction, all outstanding taxes and fees must be settled by March 12 at 5:00 p.m.
The Treasury Department is working on notifying all impacted owners prior to the auction.
San Diego isn’t alone in hosting significant tax auctions. In Riverside County, also in California, around 1,000 properties are being auctioned this year, with starting bids as low as $100, including homes in places like Lake Elsinore and Wildomar.
