Brown County Tax Delinquent Property List
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How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in Minnesota
Minnesota is a tax-forfeiture state. Unpaid parcels forfeit absolutely to the State after a multi-year redemption period, and the county then sells the tax-forfeited land at public auction for its own account. Investors buy already-forfeited land, not liens — there is no lien certificate and no post-sale redemption. Most parcels carry a 3-year redemption period from the tax judgment; parcels in a statutory "targeted neighborhood" have 1 year, and certain abandoned or vacant properties can be as short as five weeks. Because redemption runs entirely before the sale, the parcel you buy at auction is already fully forfeited with no owner redemption clock. Counties generally must hold the initial public sale within roughly six months of the certificate of forfeiture. Following Tyler v. Hennepin County — which originated in Minnesota — the state overhauled its law for forfeitures on or after Jan 1, 2024, so surplus proceeds above the debt now flow to former owners and lienholders.
Bidding & Auctions
The county sells tax-forfeited land at public auction to the highest bidder at or above a minimum bid. The minimum is set at the parcel's appraised market value; if it fails to sell, the minimum can drop to the sum of delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and costs. Statute now requires that the sale be conducted to facilitate public participation, including online auction, and many counties use online auction vendors, though conduct varies by county. The buyer receives a state deed conveying fee title. Because Minnesota is a deed state, there is no investor interest or penalty return — the return comes from acquiring the property itself.
Redemption & Penalties
Redemption runs before forfeiture, not after. The owner redeems by paying delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, assessments, and costs. Most parcels have a 3-year redemption period from the tax judgment; a "targeted neighborhood" parcel has 1 year, and certain abandoned or vacant property can be as short as five weeks. The right terminates on the later of (a) 60 days after service of the expiration-of-redemption notice on all interested parties of record, or (b) the second Monday in May. After that, title forfeits to the State and there is no redemption for the auction buyer. A post-forfeiture "repurchase" by the former owner is discretionary, not a right.
See Minnesota Statutes Chapter 281 and Chapter 282. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Brown County list updated?▾
County release schedules vary. Some counties publish weekly or monthly; others publish quarterly or annually. We update the download after collecting a new official release from County Records. A list can be current for the county's release cycle without changing every day. Verify property and tax details with the county before acting.
What data fields are included?▾
Each record includes property address, owner name, mailing address, assessed value, property type, and legal description.
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Does Minnesota have redemption after the tax sale?▾
No. Redemption runs before forfeiture. Once a parcel forfeits absolutely to the State, there is no redemption for the auction buyer. A former owner may in some cases "repurchase" after forfeiture, but that is discretionary, not a right.
How long is Minnesota's redemption period?▾
Most parcels have 3 years from the tax judgment. Parcels in a statutory "targeted neighborhood" have 1 year, and certain abandoned or vacant properties can be as short as five weeks. The right ends on the later of 60 days after the expiration notice or the second Monday in May.
What do I actually buy at a Minnesota tax sale?▾
Fee title to tax-forfeited land, conveyed by a state deed. There is no lien certificate and no interest return — Minnesota is a deed state. You buy land the State has already taken through forfeiture, at a public auction held for the county's account.
What is the minimum bid in Minnesota?▾
The minimum is set at the parcel's appraised market value. If it doesn't sell, the minimum can drop to the sum of delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and costs. Statute now requires sales be conducted to facilitate public participation, including online auction.