These are the terms & conditions for the 2026 tax distraint sale and are subject to change for future sales.
GRANT COUNTY TAX DISTRAINT SALE
September 1st, 2026 - September 2nd, 2026
Location: www.publicsurplus.com
Bid Deposits:
All registered bidders are required by the County to make a $550.00 deposit ($500.00 refundable deposit and $50.00 non-refundable registration fee) prior to the online auction. The deposit must be received by Public Surplus no later than 4:00 PM PST on Friday, August 28th, 2026. (Please be advised: Wire transfers can take up to 48 hours to be fully processed. Please account for this delay when sending in your deposit). All deposits must be made by bank wire transfer. No ACH payments accepted. The deposit will be applied to the balance due if they are the successful bidder on any auction item. The deposit will not be applied to the balance due if they are the successful bidder on any auction item, unless the buyer goes to the Public Surplus chat button and lets them know that they intend to use their deposit towards the final payment. The deposit will be wired and refunded by Public Surplus, third party banking fees may apply. If requested bid deposits could be refunded ACH. Please make arrangements with Public Surplus for other options. The winning bidder also agrees to pay a buyer's premium of 5% in addition to the winning bid amount.
Auction:
All sales will be made by auction to the highest bidder. The auction will be conducted via Public Surplus Internet website only. The auction will begin on Tuesday, September 1st 2026, at 8 AM PST and the bidding will close on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 2 PM PST. The auction might extend for certain scenarios which is communicated by Public Surplus on each auction page. If a property remains unsold, the Treasurer may reopen the bidding Tuesday, September 8th, closing Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. Title information & payment will be due Friday, September 11th, 2026, to Public Surplus. The same time deadlines will exist as the previous week. The opening bid includes all delinquent unpaid taxes, interest, penalties and costs. All fees have been added to the minimum bid except for the 5% buyer's premium. The Treasurer 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 Title, or close the auction at any time. A bidder is legally and financially responsible for all properties bid upon whether representing oneself or acting as an agent.
Payment:
Full settlement of any balances must be made with the Public Surplus by certified funds by Friday September 11th, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM PST. (Please be advised: Wire transfers can take up to 48 hours to be fully processed. Please account for this delay when sending in your payment and adhering to the payment deadline). Acceptable form of payment will be bank wire. Payment will be made directly to the Public Surplus. No ACH payments allowed. If you fail to pay the remaining balance according to the sales terms, you forfeit your deposit and lose all rights to the property.
Wire instructions will be emailed to the winning bidders from Public Surplus. Wired funds must be sent by 1:00 PM PST and received in order to be received timely. Refer to parcel number an Auction ID on all payments.
Wire Transfer Instructions for Sending Bid Deposits and Payments:
Please note that these instructions can be used to remit full payment or submit your bid deposit to PayMac. In the Memo section of the wire, you MUST include the auction number(s) (example: Auction# 654324 or Bid Deposit Grant County) of the items you are remitting payment for first then your name (Not Company Name) or user ID, (Write the full name Auction and not Auc as Auc will cause the bank to hold the wire). Failure to do this can result in delaying the payment for these items or having the wire sent back to your bank. Please be sure you double check the amount of your payment before you send the wire transfer as the wrong amount will cause significant delay or the payment may be returned to your bank. There may be additional charges from your financial institution to complete a wire transfer. You will be responsible for any and all charges related to wire transfers. Paymac will not be liable for these charges.
Wire requests are received Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Your payment may take up to 48 business hours to post. Once your payment has been posted you will receive a receipt of your payment by email. If the payment is being sent for a bid deposit, please make sure to contact buyer support via chat after the payment is submitted to ensure that Public Surplus can get your user account added to the bidder list as soon as possible. If you have any additional questions or assistance with this process, please contact us using the chat function.
International Wires or ACH Payments will not be accepted.
Buyer Wire Instructions:
Name of Account: PayMac, Inc.
Routing Number: 124001545
Account number: 102908156
Company Information:
PayMac, Inc.
2610 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 205
Henderson, NV 89052
Bank Information:
Chase Bank
1115 S 800 E
Orem, UT 84097
The County is not liable for the failure of any device that is not owned, operated, and managed by the county, which prevents a person from participating in any sale. "Device" includes but is not limited to; computers and other equipment to access internet, hardware, networks, software applications, and web sites.
A bid is an irrevocable offer to purchase property.
The Grant County Treasurer reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies against a non-paying bidder. Any nonpaying bidder may be banned from future auctions.
No Grant County employee or officer may bid at the sale, nor may such person act as an agent or allow any agent to bid on their behalf.
All fees to complete and file title are included in the minimum bid amount. A title will be issued within thirty days of the close of the auction.
Properties are sold "AS IS". 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. The County Treasurer makes no representation of warranty, nor any guarantee of warranty, either expressed or implied, relative to the usability, location, property lines, topography, physical condition, 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 Treasurer is not responsible for surveying, identifying, or locating property boundaries for buyers.
The Treasurer's Office 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.
Photographs (if attached) of an asset are for general representation purposes only. Grant County will not assume any liability for alleged loss or damages which may result from the purchase of property relied upon via photograph.
Redemption Rights
There is no general right of redemption for properties sold in real property tax foreclosure auctions, whether by title, interest or estate. An exception is made for minors or persons adjudicated to be legally incompetent who can redeem their property at any time within three (3) years after the date of sale. Interest is not earned on redemption. The IRS has a redemption right to acquire the property within 120 days of a sale. An active military service member may also have redemption rights. Sales may be subject to rights of owners or interested persons established on appeal of the foreclosure judgment or in an action to recover property sold for taxes where allowed by law.
Exemptions
Any property with a current senior or disability exemption will be canceled effective the date of sale. Per State law, the remainder of the tax year will be recalculated, and due to the county. These recalculated taxes are a lien upon the property and the new property owner will receive an updated tax statement.
No Sale
If a Manufactured home and/or personal property does not get a bid and proper payment made at the auction, the property will be reauctioned at a later date. Grant County does not become the owner; the property ownership remains the same and stays where it is located.
Surplus Proceeds
Any proceeds from the personal property tax auction that is in excess of the minimum bid will be held by the Grant County Treasurer for up to three years and refunded upon proper claim to the record owner(s).
Movement of Mobile Home
If a mobile home is moved by a new owner, they will need to obtain a movement permit from Treasurer's office.
***If the mobile home was built in 1976 or earlier, local authorities may deny a permit If the mobile home was built in 1976 or earlier, local authorities may deny a permit to place it on a new lot. This could happen if the home doesn't meet current Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards or fails a fire and safety inspection conducted by the Department of Labor and Industries.
Due to a change in state law (RCW 46.12.290), the Treasurer's office will provide a Mobile Home Notice of Affidavit. This document confirms that the purchaser was informed of these potential issues before buying the home.