Kansas
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
- County tax sale, then court foreclosure and sheriff's sale
Statute text
whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
- Interest / penalty
- Interest on unpaid real property taxes: the K.S.A. 79-2968 rate plus five percentage points per year (§79-2004)No private lien certificates are described in these sections: unredeemed property the county bid in goes to a court foreclosure (§79-2801)
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plus five percentage points per annum from May 10 until paid, or until the real property is sold for taxes by foreclosure as provided by law
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whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
- Redemption
- Within 2 years after the sale (§79-2401a(a)(1)). Other periods apply: Confirm with the county.
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may redeem the real estate sold in the sale at any time within two years after the sale by paying to the county treasurer the amount for which the real estate was sold plus the interest accrued
- Bid method
- Sheriff's public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable (§79-2804)
Statute text
the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Statute
- K.S.A. §79-2801; §79-2804
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whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
- Auction platform
- Sheriff, at public auction (§79-2804). Place: Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Auction timing
- Notice is published once each week for three consecutive weeks before the sale (§79-2804). Dates: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
cause notice of sale to be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county
Counties 105
- Tax lien
- Tax deed
- Hybrid
- Redeemable deed
Summary
Foreclosure under §79-2801(a) covers real estate sold and bid in by the county at a delinquent tax sale that remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale. The board of county commissioners orders the county attorney or county counselor to bring an action in the district court (§79-2801(a)). The county's own bid may not exceed the judgment lien and interest plus the costs, charges and expenses of the proceedings and sale (§79-2804). Statute: KSA §79-2801.
Statute text
whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
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the board of county commissioners shall order the county attorney or county counselor and it shall be the duty of the county attorney or county counselor to institute an action in the district court
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No bid in behalf of such county shall be accepted in excess of the amount of the judgment lien and interest thereon, as provided by law, plus the costs, charges and expenses of the proceedings and sale
Real estate sold and bid in by the county at a delinquent tax sale that remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale (§79-2801(a)). The owner or holder of record title, heirs, assigns or a mortgagee may redeem within 2 years after the sale by paying the county treasurer the amount for which the real estate was sold plus the interest accrued (§79-2401a(a)(1)). Full amount owed: Confirm with the county. KSA §79-2801.
Statute text
whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
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may redeem the real estate sold in the sale at any time within two years after the sale by paying to the county treasurer the amount for which the real estate was sold plus the interest accrued
Unpaid real property taxes accrue interest at the rate set by K.S.A. 79-2968 plus five percentage points per year, until paid or until the property is sold by foreclosure (§79-2004(a)). KSA §79-2004.
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plus five percentage points per annum from May 10 until paid, or until the real property is sold for taxes by foreclosure as provided by law
La ejecución hipotecaria bajo §79-2801(a) abarca bienes raíces vendidos y adjudicados al condado en una venta fiscal por morosidad que siguen sin redimir el 1 de septiembre del segundo año después de la venta. La junta de comisionados del condado ordena al abogado o asesor del condado iniciar una acción en el tribunal de distrito (§79-2801(a)). La puja del propio condado no puede exceder el gravamen de la sentencia y los intereses más los costos, cargos y gastos del proceso y la venta (§79-2804). Estatuto: KSA §79-2801.
Statute text
whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
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the board of county commissioners shall order the county attorney or county counselor and it shall be the duty of the county attorney or county counselor to institute an action in the district court
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No bid in behalf of such county shall be accepted in excess of the amount of the judgment lien and interest thereon, as provided by law, plus the costs, charges and expenses of the proceedings and sale
Bienes raíces vendidos y adjudicados al condado en una venta fiscal por morosidad que siguen sin redimir el 1 de septiembre del segundo año después de la venta (§79-2801(a)).
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whenever real estate has been or shall be sold and bid in by the county at any delinquent tax sale and remains unredeemed on September 1 of the second year after the sale
Los impuestos inmobiliarios impagos devengan interés a la tasa de K.S.A. 79-2968 más cinco puntos porcentuales al año, hasta el pago o hasta que la propiedad se venda por ejecución (§79-2004(a)).
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plus five percentage points per annum from May 10 until paid, or until the real property is sold for taxes by foreclosure as provided by law
Key points
- Homestead and other real estate not described in §79-2401a(a) is held by the county until 3 years after the sale (§79-2401a(b)(1)).
Statute text
real estate which is a homestead under section 9 of article 15 of the Kansas Constitution and all real estate not described in subsection (a) shall be held by the county until the expiration of three years from the date of the sale
- The sheriff executes the deed after the court confirms the sale (§79-2804).
Statute text
if found by the court to be regular, it shall be confirmed, and the sheriff ordered to forthwith execute to the purchasers at such sale a good and sufficient deed therefor
Risks
- An action to open, vacate, modify or set aside a foreclosure judgment, order of sale or sale must begin within 12 months after the court confirms the sale (§79-2804b).
Statute text
must be commenced within twelve months after the date the sale of the real estate, which was affected by such judgment, order of sale or sale, was confirmed by the court
- Una acción para abrir, anular, modificar o dejar sin efecto una sentencia de ejecución, orden de venta o venta debe iniciarse dentro de 12 meses después de que el tribunal confirme la venta (§79-2804b).
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must be commenced within twelve months after the date the sale of the real estate, which was affected by such judgment, order of sale or sale, was confirmed by the court
Extra due diligence
- A deed vests fee simple title subject to valid covenants and easements of record and to taxes and interest that became a lien after the judgment (§79-2804).
Statute text
a fee simple title thereto, subject only to valid covenants running with the land and valid easement of record in use and subject to taxes and interest which have become a lien thereon, subsequent to the date upon which such judgment was rendered
- Una escritura otorga título de dominio pleno sujeto a convenios y servidumbres válidos registrados y a los impuestos e intereses que se convirtieron en gravamen después de la sentencia (§79-2804).
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a fee simple title thereto, subject only to valid covenants running with the land and valid easement of record in use and subject to taxes and interest which have become a lien thereon, subsequent to the date upon which such judgment was rendered
How to sign up for the auction
Platform: Sheriff (sale under a district court order). Confirm with the county.
Statute text
the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Contact the county. The sheriff publishes notice of sale once each week for three consecutive weeks (§79-2804).
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cause notice of sale to be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county
- Sale dates: Confirm with the county.
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cause notice of sale to be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county
- Registration and bidding details: Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Payment method: Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Deposit: Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Platform: Sheriff (venta bajo orden del tribunal de distrito). Confirme con el condado.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Contacte al condado. El sheriff publica el aviso de venta una vez por semana durante tres semanas consecutivas (§79-2804).
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cause notice of sale to be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county
- Fechas de venta: Confirme con el condado.
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cause notice of sale to be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the county
- Detalles de registro y de la puja: Confirme con el condado.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
- Forma de pago: Confirme con el condado.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Depósito: Confirme con el condado.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Over the counter (OTC)
Not set by statute. Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Not set by statute. Confirm with the county. Confirm with the county.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
No lo fija la ley. Confirme con el condado. Confirme con el condado.
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Platforms
- Sheriff
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the same shall be sold at public auction for the highest and best bid obtainable therefor
Surplus proceeds
Under §79-2805, the balance apportioned to each tract after the sale is paid by the clerk of the district court to the county treasurer, who prorates it to each fund. Owner claims to excess proceeds: Confirm with the county.
Statute text
shall be paid by the clerk of the district court to the county treasurer, who shall prorate to each fund, if practicable, its proportionate interest in the entire lien for taxes and interest included in the foreclosure action
La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.
Sources
- K.S.A. § 79-2801(a) — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2004(a) — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2401a(a)(1) — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2804 — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2401a(b)(1) — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2804b — checked 2026-11-01
- K.S.A. § 79-2805 — checked 2026-11-01
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.
Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.