Over-the-Counter Tax Deed Sales

According to the procedures set forth by A.R.S. 42-18301 – 18303, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors (Board) may sell to the highest bidder real property that has been tax deeded to the State of Arizona. After the conclusion of the live, online auction, any parcel that does not sell is added to the Over-the-Counter Tax Deed List and may receive bid offers for purchase. The highest bid will be submitted to the Board for the Board’s approval.

Between April 15th and November 30th, bid offers for purchase can be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s Office. The minimum bid that will be accepted is the lesser of the full cash value (FCV) or total amount owed, plus a $40 processing fee, as long as the bid covers all foreclosure costs. Prior to being submitted to the Board for approval, a signed Bid Submission Form, Mohave County Standard Disclaimer, and full payment of the Total Bidder’s Offer must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s Office.

BIDDING
On the 1st of each month, the minimum bid amount on the Over-the-Counter Tax Deed List is updated. When submitting a bid offer, the Bidder’s Offer must be no less than the current month’s minimum bid amount found on the Over-the-Counter Tax Deed List. A Bidder’s Offer that does not meet the required minimum bid amount will be denied and payment returned to the bidder.

After a bid (along with all signed documents and payment) has been received, if no higher bids are received by the last business day of the current month, the bid will be submitted to the Board at the second Board meeting of the following month. If multiple bids are received for the same parcel in the same month, the highest bid will be submitted to the Board. If multiple bids are received for the same parcel in the same month with the same bid amount, the first received bid will be submitted to the Board. Once a bid is received, the bid is final and the bidder will NOT be contacted if a higher bid is received. Bids may be submitted by mail and are required to include all signed documents and full payment of the Total Bidder’s Offer. The day the Clerk of the Board’s Office receives the mailed bid and begins processing the bid will be used to determine the submitted date and time.

PAYMENT
Payment must be made with certified funds (cashier’s check or money order) made payable to: Mohave County Treasurer. Cash may be accepted in person at the Mohave County Treasurer’s Office, but the signed Bid Submission Form and Mohave County Standard Disclaimer must first be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s Office.

Upon receiving Board approval, payment will be applied to the outstanding property tax balance with any remaining balance owed abated. A quit claim deed will then be recorded conveying ownership to the grantee name provided on the Bid Submission Form. If a bid is rejected by the Board, is not the highest bid offered, or not the first bid received of matching bids, the payment received will be returned to the payor.

The final day to submit a bid is the last business day of November. After November 30th, any remaining parcels on the Over-the-Counter Tax Deed List that do not have a submitted bid will become available for sale at the next Tax Deed Sale.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors strongly recommends that all persons interested in real property contact the Mohave County Development Services Department at (928) 757-0903 or its website at ds.mohave.gov to determine basic zoning requirements applicable to real property. Property failing to meet applicable zoning regulations may be ineligible for building permits.

Mohave County makes no warranties, guarantees, suggestions, or implications on the marketability and use of the subject property for any purpose. The buyer purchases the property as-is and where-is without any warranty or assurances from the county.

No warranties or representations are made as to property conditions, including, but not limited to availability of water, utilities, irrigation, sewers, access, ingress, street or road maintenance, zoning, applicability of a subdivision plat, suitability for building, flood plain status, or any other physical characteristic relating to the property. Interested parties are responsible for making these determinations.

Although effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, the description of the property offered for sale has been compiled from available data, and there is no guarantee or warranty on the part of Mohave County as to the accuracy of the description of the property. There may be unknown environmental effects on the property, IRS, federal or state liens affecting the property, or unknown legal litigation or compliance issues. Interested parties are encouraged to conduct considerable due diligence review, and to consult with private legal counsel. All sales are final. No refunds or adjustments will be made on any sale(s). Mohave County, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property being offered. Offers cannot be retracted once made. Payment for the property must be received prior to receiving Board of Supervisor approval.