Frequently Asked Questions
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TFL-Repurchase
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TFL-Repurchase
An “Interested party” may repurchase tax forfeited land, defined as any party with an interest in the real estate including but not limited to an owner of the property, a lienholder, or any other party who has filed their name according to section 276.041.
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TFL-Repurchase
All taxes, special assessments, penalties, interests, and costs that accrued or would have accrued if the parcel of land had not forfeited must be paid in full, plus the following additional costs, in order to repurchase tax-forfeited land:
State Deed Tax Sales $3,000 or less; $1.65
Sales exceeding $3,000; 0.0033 of repurchase priceRepurchase Fee $250.00 State Fee for Issuance of Deed $25.00 County Conservation Fee $5.00 County Deed Recording Fee $46.00 Well Certificate $50.00; if applicable
Payment must be made by cashier’s check, money order, or certified check. -
TFL-Repurchase
Repurchase of tax-forfeited land must occur prior to the initial public sale which takes place within six months of the later of the forfeiture date, or the date the property was vacated. Payment must be received by 4:30 p.m. of the business day preceding the sale.
The repurchase must also take place prior to the initiation of any condemnation proceedings of a property withheld or withdrawn from sale by the Department of Natural Resources.
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TFL-Repurchase
- Contact us to request a repurchase application and calculation of the amount due
- Complete the application
- Submit the signed application along with proof of ownership or other interest in the property and payment in full by cashier’s check, money order or certified check.
The deadline to submit the application and payment is 4:30 p.m. of the business day preceding the initial public auction.