Information regarding struck off properties is available through the firm’s interactive public website or by contacting Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. Properties struck off to Galveston County, City of Texas City or the City of Galveston will re-auctioned in future Sheriff Sales. Properties not sold at the auction are ‘struck off’ to the taxing entities participating in the sale. All parties participating in the sheriff’s tax sales should review this law for the rights, duties and procedures associated with the right of redemption. In addition to the purchase price at Sheriff Sale, the redemption amount may be subject to other costs and expenses set forth in Tax Code §34.21. Please note: Texas Property Tax Code §34.21 sets forth the specific requirements for redemption. Homestead or Ag: First Year: Price of Sale + 25%Īll Others: Six Months: Price of Sale + 25% Redemption fees due to the Sheriff Sale purchaser are as follow: All other properties may be redeemed within 180 days of deed recording. Homestead and agricultural exempt properties may be redeemed up to two (2) years from the date of deed being recorded. The redemption period begins on the date the original Sheriff’s deed is recorded. In accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, properties sold at Sheriff Sale are subject to statutory redemption periods. Bidders that show a pattern of failure to complete their winning bids may also be subject to additional sanctions as allowed by law. There may be additional taxes due outside of the taxes due at the sale which will be the responsibility of the purchaser.įAILURE TO COMPLY: Winning bidders that fail to pay the balance of their winning bid will forfeit their bid deposit. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Captain Pete SiFuentes, Galveston County Sheriff’s Department, at (409) 766-2401.īIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THE APPROPRIATE DILIGENCE PRIOR TO THE SALE. Buyers will receive the original recorded deed once it is filed in the County Clerk’s office. Once the terms of the sheriff sale have been completed and the Certificate of Eligibility has been provided to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Deed will be recorded in the deed records in the County Clerk’s Office. A certificate of eligibility may be obtained by submitting a completed application (see form below) along with a $10.00 processing fee at any GCTO office or following the instructions at. IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER, you must furnish the Sheriff's Office with a Certificate of Eligibility in order for the Sheriff's Deed to be recorded. Winning bid amounts that are delivered to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office should be delivered to: Winning bid amounts can be delivered by wire transfer through the Real Auction website or by cash or cashier's check to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office by 4:00 pm the day of the sale. Winning bidders will be contacted on the day of the sale by Real Auction staff members with specific instructions to complete the sale. Bid deposits will not be accepted in any form at the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. Bid deposits can be processed via wire transfer or ACH through the Real Auction website at least 10 days prior to the sale date. Free bidder training is also provided through its website.īid deposits: After registering through the Real Auction website, bidders must deposit with the Galveston County Sheriff an amount equal to at least five (5%) percent of the total amount of their bids (the aggregate of all bids on the property or properties. Bidders must register through the Real Auction website ( All of the rules and procedures for tax sales are noted at the Real Auction website. More detailed information is available at and Additionally, the County's delinquent law firm, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (LGBS) has an Interested Buyer (IB) Notification Program as described below. The official posting for Sheriff Sales appears on the Galveston County Sheriff’s Department website. Sheriff Sale properties are advertised 21 days prior to the sale in the Galveston County Daily News and are posted on bulletin boards at County offices. The Galveston County Sheriff will no longer conduct live tax sales and resales but will continue to conduct execution sales in accordance with Texas law.ĭelinquent tax foreclosure sales and resales will instead be conducted by the County Sheriff through an online platform operated by Real Auction at This change was approved by County Commissioners Court May 4, 2020. Please monitor the Galveston County Sheriff’s Department website for up-to-date information. (unless holiday, then following business day).
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