Ada County Terms and Conditions
Bid Deposits
Ada County may require a bid deposit in order to participate in the online auction. This ensures fairness to all bidders. The amount of the deposit varies based on the value of the property.
Auction
All sales will be made by auction to the highest bidder. The auction will be conducted via Public Surplus Internet website only, https://www.publicsurplus.com. The auction might extend for certain scenarios which are communicated by Public Surplus on each auction page. The Ada County Board of County Commissioners retains the right to reject any and all bids for any reason, withdraw any property from the sale at any time prior to the issuance of the Quit Claim Deed, or close the auction at any time.
A bidder is legally and financially responsible for all properties bid upon whether acting as one’s self or acting as an agent. All bidders must be 18 years of age or older.
Payment
PayMac, a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for Ada County. Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after the date of the Notice of Award of the successful bid. If you are the successful bidder, and you fail to submit any balance due on your auction purchase or purchases per these terms of conditions, you will forfeit your deposit, and you will not become the owner of any of the subject property or properties
Payment may only be made online by credit card, or by wire transfer. NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you choose to pay with a credit card, please follow the instructions below. The credit card limit per transaction is $4,000.00. For payments larger than this amount, follow the instructions listed under Wire Transfers
Partial Payment
There will be NO partial payments allowed for payment after an auction. All payments must be paid in full according to the specified payment process. For example, you WILL NOT be able to partially pay for a property by Credit Card and pay the remainder by another payment method, such as a wire transfer. All credit card payments must be made using a single credit card.
Payment by Credit Card
Login to the Public Surplus site. Click on the My Stuff link and then click on the Past Bids link. Click on the description of the auction and then click on the Pay Online link located on the right hand side of the screen. Follow the steps to complete the transaction. A receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has cleared.
Wire Transfers
For payments over $4,000.00, a Wire Transfer is required. If you need to do a wire transfer, please email support at buyersupport@publicsurplus.com and ask for wire instructions or request the instructions via live chat. These instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to ensure prompt payment.
If you are the successful bidder and you fail to submit any balance due on your auction purchase per these terms of conditions, you will not become the owner of the subject property and your deposit will not be returned to you. If any party is the successful bidder on multiple parcels, only payment in full for all parcels will be accepted. Selective payments will not be allowed and all transactions will be deemed in default.
Other Information
The Board of Ada County Commissioners retains the right to reject any and all bids for any reason, withdraw any property from the sale at any time prior to the issuance of the quit claim deed or close the auction at any time.
A bid is an irrevocable offer to purchase property. The Board of Ada County Commissioners reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies against a non-paying bidder. Any non-paying bidder may be banned from future auctions.
The opening bid includes all delinquent unpaid taxes, interest, penalties, and costs. All fees have been added to the minimum bid, except for the 8% buyer’s premium.
Ada County officers, employees and their immediate families are prohibited from bidding at this sale. No county officers, employees or their immediate families may bid as an agent of someone else. No agent may bid for any county officers, employees or their immediate families.
Properties are sold “AS IS” with NO WARRANTIES (Research and Inspect Thoroughly Prior to Bidding)
Prospective purchasers are urged to examine the location and desirability of the properties available to their own satisfaction prior to the sale. Any photographs, maps and other representations should not be relied upon by the Bidder. The County makes no representation of warranty, nor any guarantee of warranty, either expressed or implied, relative to the usability, location, property lines, topography, physical condition, presence or absence of tenants, address, or fitness for any use or purpose.
All properties are offered for sale on a "where is" and "as is" basis without any representation or warranty, expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to do their own research as to whether the property may be subject to liens, encumbrances, or restrictions and whether the property is suitable for their intended use. The properties may not be buildable lots. The County is not responsible for surveying, identifying or locating property boundaries for buyers. The County makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, relative to the title, location or condition of the properties for sale, which include whether a parcel is contaminated with hazardous, toxic, or contamination of any kind from any source, or whether parcels are subject to restrictions based on sensitive areas ordinances, applicable land use laws, or regulations.
Bidders are further advised that certain properties may be subject to easements or use restrictions set forth in Covenants, Rights and Restrictions of certain Plats, as well as in zoning and other land use controls. Certain parcels may be designated as “Open Areas”, “Common Space”, “Common Areas”, “Drainage”, “Private Roadway”, or other similar designations, and are subject to restrictions, which may include, but not limited to, prohibitions on placing improvements on such parcels. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make a determination whether the property is restricted in any manner
Bidders are also advised that although here is no general right of redemption, there are some exceptions. It is the Bidders sole responsibility to determine if any such potential rights exist.
Possession of Property
Ada County will convey title to the property via recorded Quit Claim Deed after the payment has been received . The County Treasurer has 30 days after payment has been received to record and mail the Quit Claim Deed to the successful bidder.
Ada County does not issue Tax Lien Certificates, as Idaho State is not a Tax Lien state.
TERMS OF SALES ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION.
BY SUBMITTING A BID, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE SALE AS POSTED AT THE TIME BID IS SUBMITTED.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.