PPlatbook County Resource Directory

Idaho

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.

Sale type
Tax deed to the county, then county auction
Statute text

If real property on which there is a delinquency is not redeemed within three (3) years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector of the county wherein such property is situated must make, in favor of said county, a tax deed for such property.

Interest / penalty
Interest on a delinquency set by law: 1% per month (§63-1001)Redemption ends 14 months after the tax deed to the county, or earlier if the county contracts to sell or deeds the property (§63-1007)
Statute text

Interest on a delinquency will be charged at one percent (1%) per month calculated from January 1 following the year the tax lien attached

Statute text

such right of redemption shall expire fourteen (14) months from the date of issuance of a tax deed to the county, in the event the county commissioners have not extinguished the right of redemption by contract of sale or transfer by county deed during said redemption period

Redemption
14 months from the tax deed to the county (§63-1007(2))
Statute text

such right of redemption shall expire fourteen (14) months from the date of issuance of a tax deed to the county, in the event the county commissioners have not extinguished the right of redemption by contract of sale or transfer by county deed during said redemption period

Bid method
Highest bidder at public auction; the board sets a minimum bid and may reject bids (§31-808(1))
Statute text

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder. However, the board of county commissioners shall set the minimum bid for the tax deeded property to include all property taxes owing, interest and costs but they may reserve the right to reject any and all bids

Statute
Idaho Code §63-1001
Statute text

Interest on a delinquency will be charged at one percent (1%) per month calculated from January 1 following the year the tax lien attached

Auction platform
Board of county commissioners, at public auction (§31-808(1)). Place and method: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Auction timing
No later than 14 months from the issuance of the tax deed to the county (§31-808(1)). Dates: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than fourteen (14) months from the issuance of the tax deed.

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Summary

For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than 14 months from the issuance of the tax deed (§31-808(1)). Sale dates and terms: Confirm with the county. Statutes: IC §63-1001, §63-1005, §63-1007, §31-808.

Statute text

For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than fourteen (14) months from the issuance of the tax deed.

Statute text

If real property on which there is a delinquency is not redeemed within three (3) years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector of the county wherein such property is situated must make, in favor of said county, a tax deed for such property.

If real property with a delinquency is not redeemed within 3 years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector must make a tax deed in favor of the county (§63-1005(1)). The right of redemption expires 14 months from the date the tax deed is issued to the county, unless the county has already contracted to sell or deeded the property (§63-1007(2)). IC §63-1003.

Statute text

If real property on which there is a delinquency is not redeemed within three (3) years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector of the county wherein such property is situated must make, in favor of said county, a tax deed for such property.

Statute text

such right of redemption shall expire fourteen (14) months from the date of issuance of a tax deed to the county, in the event the county commissioners have not extinguished the right of redemption by contract of sale or transfer by county deed during said redemption period

Statute text

Any delinquency on real property taxes in accordance with the provisions of this title shall constitute a perpetual lien in favor of the county for all property taxes, late charges and interest on the property described

Delinquent taxes bear interest at 1 percent per month, calculated from January 1 following the year the tax lien attached (§63-1001). IC §63-1001.

Statute text

Interest on a delinquency will be charged at one percent (1%) per month calculated from January 1 following the year the tax lien attached

Para la propiedad con escritura fiscal, la junta de comisionados del condado realizará una subasta a más tardar 14 meses después de emitida la escritura fiscal (§31-808(1)). Estatutos: IC §63-1001, §63-1005, §63-1007, §31-808.

Statute text

For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than fourteen (14) months from the issuance of the tax deed.

Statute text

If real property on which there is a delinquency is not redeemed within three (3) years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector of the county wherein such property is situated must make, in favor of said county, a tax deed for such property.

Si una propiedad con morosidad no se redime dentro de 3 años desde la fecha de la morosidad, el recaudador de impuestos del condado debe emitir una escritura fiscal a favor del condado (§63-1005(1)).

Statute text

If real property on which there is a delinquency is not redeemed within three (3) years from the date of delinquency, the county tax collector of the county wherein such property is situated must make, in favor of said county, a tax deed for such property.

Los impuestos morosos devengan interés de 1 por ciento mensual, calculado desde el 1 de enero siguiente al año en que se constituyó el gravamen fiscal (§63-1001).

Statute text

Interest on a delinquency will be charged at one percent (1%) per month calculated from January 1 following the year the tax lien attached

Key points

  • Redemption ends when the county enters a contract of sale or transfers the property by county deed (§63-1007(1)).
    Statute text

    After the issuance of a tax deed, real property may be redeemed only by the record owner or owners, or party in interest, up to the time the county commissioners have entered into a contract of sale or the property has been transferred by county deed.

Extra due diligence

  • Confirm with the county that a sale is scheduled.
    Statute text

    For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than fourteen (14) months from the issuance of the tax deed.

  • Confirme con el condado que hay una venta programada.
    Statute text

    For tax deeded property, the board of county commissioners shall conduct an auction no later than fourteen (14) months from the issuance of the tax deed.

How to sign up for the auction

Platform: Board of county commissioners (public auction). Confirm with the county.

Statute text

A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

  • Contact the county. The board must advertise the auction in a newspaper at least 10 calendar days before it (§31-808(1)).
    Statute text

    the board of county commissioners shall advertise notice of the auction in a newspaper, as defined in section 60-106, Idaho Code, either published in the county or having a general circulation in the county, not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the auction

  • The board sets a minimum bid covering the taxes owing, interest and costs, and may reject any and all bids (§31-808(1)).
    Statute text

    The property shall be sold to the highest bidder. However, the board of county commissioners shall set the minimum bid for the tax deeded property to include all property taxes owing, interest and costs but they may reserve the right to reject any and all bids

  • Registration and bidding details: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

  • Where the auction is held: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Deposit: Confirm with the county.

Statute text

A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Platform: Junta de comisionados del condado (subasta pública). Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

  • Contacte al condado. La junta debe anunciar la subasta en un periódico al menos 10 días calendario antes (§31-808(1)).
    Statute text

    the board of county commissioners shall advertise notice of the auction in a newspaper, as defined in section 60-106, Idaho Code, either published in the county or having a general circulation in the county, not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the auction

  • La junta fija una puja mínima que cubre los impuestos adeudados, intereses y costos, y puede rechazar todas las pujas (§31-808(1)).
    Statute text

    The property shall be sold to the highest bidder. However, the board of county commissioners shall set the minimum bid for the tax deeded property to include all property taxes owing, interest and costs but they may reserve the right to reject any and all bids

  • Detalles de registro y de la puja: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

  • Lugar de la subasta: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Depósito: Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Over the counter (OTC)

If the county cannot sell at auction, it may sell by public or private sale (§31-808(6))

Statute text

Should the county be unable to sell at a public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county, including property acquired by tax deed, it may sell the property without further notice by public or private sale upon such terms and conditions as the county deems necessary.

The county sets the terms of that sale (§31-808(6)).

Statute text

Should the county be unable to sell at a public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county, including property acquired by tax deed, it may sell the property without further notice by public or private sale upon such terms and conditions as the county deems necessary.

El condado fija los términos de esa venta (§31-808(6)).

Statute text

Should the county be unable to sell at a public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county, including property acquired by tax deed, it may sell the property without further notice by public or private sale upon such terms and conditions as the county deems necessary.

Platforms

  • Board of county commissioners
    Statute text

    A board of county commissioners shall have the power and authority to sell or offer for sale at public auction any real or personal property belonging to the county not necessary for its use.

Surplus proceeds

After a county sale of tax deeded property, the board apportions the proceeds to parties in interest and then to the owners of record when the tax deed was issued (§31-808(2)(b)).

Statute text

shall be apportioned by the board of county commissioners to parties in interest as defined in section 63-201, Idaho Code, and then to the owner(s) of record of such property at the time the tax deed was issued on the property

La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

County records come from the directory's research files (dated where shown). Always confirm dates, deposits and rules with the county office before you bid. Report an error.