PPlatbook County Resource Directory

Oregon

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 foreclosure: property not redeemed is deeded to the county, which then keeps, transfers or sells it (ORS §312.200, §312.520)
Statute text

properties not redeemed within the two-year period prescribed by ORS 312.120 shall be deeded to the county by the tax collector.

Interest / penalty
Not applicable: the county sells foreclosed property by auction or listing (ORS §312.520)Property is subject to foreclosure when three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency (ORS §312.010).
Statute text

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at auction, provided the bid exceeds the outstanding taxes and other allowable costs chargeable against the property

Statute text

real property within this state is subject to foreclosure for delinquent taxes whenever three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency of taxes levied and charged thereon.

Redemption
Two years from the date of the foreclosure judgment, unless sooner redeemed; a shorter period may apply under ORS §312.122 (ORS §312.120(1))
Statute text

Except as provided in ORS 312.122, all real properties sold to the county under ORS 312.100, shall be held by the county for the period of two years from and after the date of the judgment of foreclosure, unless sooner redeemed.

Bid method
Public high-bid auction when it applies; the bid must exceed the outstanding taxes and allowable costs (ORS §312.520(3))
Statute text

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at auction, provided the bid exceeds the outstanding taxes and other allowable costs chargeable against the property

Statute
ORS §312.010, §312.120, §312.200 and §312.520
Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Auction platform
County auction, which may include online bidding (ORS §312.520(3)(e)). Details: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

The auction may include an online bidding process in which bids are received electronically over the Internet in real time.

Auction timing
After the redemption period, the county may keep the property for public purposes or transfer it to a nonprofit (ORS §312.520(1)). Sale dates: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

After the expiration of the statutory redemption period under ORS 312.120 or 312.122, the county may elect to retain the property for public purposes or transfer title to the property to a nonprofit organization for purposes of public benefit.

Counties 36

  • Tax lien
  • Tax deed
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  • Redeemable deed
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Summary

In Oregon, property is subject to foreclosure when three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency (ORS §312.010). Minimum starting bid at a public auction: two-thirds of the property's fair market value, as defined in ORS §312.520(3)(d). Statute: ORS §312.010, §312.120, §312.200 and §312.520.

Statute text

real property within this state is subject to foreclosure for delinquent taxes whenever three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency of taxes levied and charged thereon.

Statute text

A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Property not redeemed within the two-year period is deeded to the county by the tax collector (ORS §312.200). All rights of redemption end when the deed to the county is executed (ORS §312.200). ORS §312.060.

Statute text

properties not redeemed within the two-year period prescribed by ORS 312.120 shall be deeded to the county by the tax collector.

Statute text

All rights of redemption, with respect to the real properties therein described, shall terminate on the execution of the deed to the county.

A person redeeming pays the full amount under the judgment, interest as provided by law, a penalty of five percent, and a fee (ORS §312.120(2)). Minimum starting bid at a public auction: two-thirds of the property's fair market value, as defined in ORS §312.520(3)(d). ORS §312.120(2) and §312.520(3).

Statute text

may redeem the property by payment of the full amount applicable to the property under the judgment, with interest thereon as provided by law, plus a penalty of five percent of the total amount applicable to the property under the judgment and a fee

Statute text

A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

En Oregón, la propiedad está sujeta a ejecución cuando han transcurrido tres años desde la primera fecha de morosidad (ORS §312.010). Oferta inicial mínima en una subasta pública: dos tercios del valor justo de mercado de la propiedad, según se define en ORS §312.520(3)(d). Estatuto: ORS §312.010, §312.120, §312.200 y §312.520.

Statute text

real property within this state is subject to foreclosure for delinquent taxes whenever three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency of taxes levied and charged thereon.

Statute text

A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

La propiedad no redimida dentro del período de dos años es transferida al condado por el recaudador de impuestos (ORS §312.200).

Statute text

properties not redeemed within the two-year period prescribed by ORS 312.120 shall be deeded to the county by the tax collector.

Quien redime paga el monto total conforme a la sentencia, intereses según lo dispuesto por la ley, una multa del cinco por ciento y una tarifa (ORS §312.120(2)). Oferta inicial mínima en una subasta pública: dos tercios del valor justo de mercado de la propiedad, según se define en ORS §312.520(3)(d).

Statute text

may redeem the property by payment of the full amount applicable to the property under the judgment, with interest thereon as provided by law, plus a penalty of five percent of the total amount applicable to the property under the judgment and a fee

Statute text

A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Key points

  • Property is subject to foreclosure when three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency (ORS §312.010).
    Statute text

    real property within this state is subject to foreclosure for delinquent taxes whenever three years have elapsed from the earliest date of delinquency of taxes levied and charged thereon.

  • A private purchaser at resale from the county acquires title free and clear of all assessments for local improvements (ORS §312.270(2)).
    Statute text

    A private purchaser at resale of such property by the county acquires title free and clear of all assessments for local improvements levied by any municipal corporation.

  • Oregon 2025 c.475 took effect September 26, 2025 and added surplus rules (ORS §312.500 to §312.560). Confirm current procedures with the county.
    Statute text

    the effective date of this 2025 Act [September 26, 2025]

Extra due diligence

  • Check the real market value on the most recent tax statement; it can set the fair market value used for the minimum starting bid (ORS §312.520(3)(d)).
    Statute text

    the fair market value of the property shall be, as of the date on which the property was deeded to the county under ORS 312.200: (A) The real market value of the property for ad valorem property tax purposes as shown on the most recent tax statement

  • Revise el valor de mercado real en la declaración de impuestos más reciente; puede fijar el valor justo de mercado usado para la oferta inicial mínima (ORS §312.520(3)(d)).
    Statute text

    the fair market value of the property shall be, as of the date on which the property was deeded to the county under ORS 312.200: (A) The real market value of the property for ad valorem property tax purposes as shown on the most recent tax statement

How to sign up for the auction

Platform: The county conducts the public auction (ORS §312.520(3)). Other details: Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • Contact the county. Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • The auction is advertised in a multiple listing service for at least 30 days before the auction date (ORS §312.520(3)(c)(A)). Schedule: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    Advertisements in a multiple listing service for at least 30 days prior to the date of the auction.

  • Registration: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • The minimum starting bid is two-thirds of the property's fair market value (ORS §312.520(3)(c)(C)).
    Statute text

    A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Deposit: Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Platform: El condado realiza la subasta pública (ORS §312.520(3)). Otros detalles: Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • Contacte al condado. Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • La subasta se anuncia en un servicio de listados múltiples durante al menos 30 días antes de la fecha de la subasta (ORS §312.520(3)(c)(A)). Calendario: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    Advertisements in a multiple listing service for at least 30 days prior to the date of the auction.

  • Registro: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

  • La oferta inicial mínima es de dos tercios del valor justo de mercado de la propiedad (ORS §312.520(3)(c)(C)).
    Statute text

    A minimum starting bid of two-thirds of the property's fair market value as determined under paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Depósito: Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Over the counter (OTC)

Not set by statute. Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Not set by statute. Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

No lo fija la ley. Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Platforms

  • County offices
    Statute text

    The county shall conduct a public, high-bid auction for sale of property if:

Surplus proceeds

A claimant is entitled to any surplus, determined under ORS §312.530; a claim is made with the State Treasurer (ORS §312.540).

Statute text

A claimant is entitled to a return of a surplus, if any, in the amount determined under ORS 312.530, as of the date on which the county disposes of the claimant's property as described in ORS 312.530 (3). (2) A claim for a surplus must be made with the State Treasurer

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.