Cass County Tax Delinquent Property List
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About Cass County
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- North Dakota - Major Metro
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How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in North Dakota
North Dakota is a pure tax-deed state where the county, not a private lienholder, ends up as the seller. After roughly four or more years of delinquency, the county auditor issues a foreclosure-of-tax-lien notice on or before June 1. If the taxes remain unpaid by October 1, the county takes a tax deed and becomes the owner of the property. The county then resells the tax-deeded land to the public at an annual auction that begins on the third Tuesday of November, conveying a deed to the highest qualified bidder. Once the county's deed passes to a purchaser, there is no owner redemption. Because the county is the seller, it can set a minimum sale price and even offer installment terms — a structure that is unusual among tax-sale states.
Bidding & Auctions
The annual sale is a premium bid-up auction. Each parcel is sold to the highest qualified bidder for no less than a minimum sale price fixed before the sale. A notable feature is the payment structure: a buyer may pay all cash, or put one-fourth down with the balance in equal annual installments over as long as ten years. Sales are held in person at the county auditor's office or the usual place for holding district court. Some counties post information through their own websites, but there is no dominant statewide online platform, so confirm the specific county's November sale date and whether bidding is in person only.
Redemption & Penalties
Redemption runs only until October 1 following the county auditor's foreclosure notice, which must be given on or before June 1. If the delinquent taxes and special assessments are not paid by that October 1 deadline, the county takes the tax deed and the owner's redemption right ends. The underlying trigger is four or more years having passed since the tax became due (NDCC 57-28-01). After the county takes title, the former owner can only try to repurchase before the county resells; once the property is sold to a new owner at the November sale, redemption and repurchase are foreclosed. A 120-day federal (IRS) redemption may apply if a federal tax lien attached.
See North Dakota Century Code Chapter 57-28 (Rights of County When Lands Not Redeemed). 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 Cass 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.
Is the download really free?▾
Not yet. We are validating the next publishable Cass County list. Join the notification list and we will let you know when a verified sample is ready.
When is the North Dakota tax sale held?▾
The annual sale of tax-deeded land begins on the third Tuesday of November each year, held at the county auditor's office or the usual place for holding district court. Confirm the exact date and format with the specific county.
When does the owner's redemption right end in North Dakota?▾
Redemption runs until October 1 following the auditor's foreclosure notice, which is given on or before June 1. If taxes are unpaid by October 1, the county takes the tax deed and the redemption right ends.
Can I pay for a North Dakota parcel over time?▾
Yes. The county may accept all cash, or one-fourth down with the balance in equal annual installments over up to ten years. This installment option is unusual among tax-sale states and is set by the county.
Is there any redemption after the November sale?▾
No. Once the county's tax-deed sale conveys the property to a purchaser, there is no redemption for anyone. The only later exception is a possible 120-day federal (IRS) redemption if a federal tax lien had attached.