A list of the properties will be available on this website approximately 30 days before the auction. Please, check back regularly as the list is subject to change.

We do not maintain a list for the public. You can contact the Johnson County Treasurer's Office if you are interested in the status of a certain property.

Any properties not sold will be offered again at the next auction pursuant to K.S.A 79-2803a and 79-2803b.

The list of properties are those scheduled for the next tax foreclosure auction. The list only includes properties for which the county has taken judgment.

A parcel is removed for the tax foreclosure auction list if it is redeemed (all taxes and costs paid in full) or by court action (bankruptcy).

To redeem the property, contact the Johnson County Treasurer's Office for the redemption amount and application to redeem. K.S.A 79-2803.

Property listed on the tax foreclosure auction list must be redeemed before 5:00 pm the day before the tax foreclosure auction. K.S.A. 79-2803.

After a petition has been filed, the redemption amount must be paid in full in addition to costs, fees, and interest.

Check this page for the most up-to-date information about the date, time, and location of the auction.

This information is also published in the newspaper once a week for three weeks prior to the auction. K.S.A. 79-2804. However, the website will be updated more frequently and is available every day. Visit this page for the most up-to-date information.

You must register to bid in person the morning of the auction. Identification will be required (Drivers License, State issued ID, Passport)

You will be denied registration if you have delinquent taxes in Johnson County.

The properties available at the tax foreclosure auctions vary in size, location, and condition. Some properties may be small strips of land while some are larger plots. Some properties may have buildings, houses, or other structures. Other properties may be vacant.

The buyer is responsible for researching the property to determine whether they wish to bid on the property at the tax foreclosure auction.

The buyer is responsible for researching a property to determine suitability. Some examples of information that be useful include, but are not limited to:

• The location of the property
• The type of property
• City and county zoning, building restrictions
• County appraised value
• Current tax rates and special assessments
• Easements and restrictive covenants
• view of the property

One resource is through the Johnson County Website, https://maps.jocogov.org/ims/. You can search for the location of the parcel, maps, pictures and other information

The buyer is responsible for researching a property to determine suitability. You will need to research other sources for more information.

Ownership of the property remains with the current owner(s) until the sale has been confirmed by the court. You may not enter the property without the permission of the owner(s).

You must register to bid in person the morning of the auction. Identification will be required (Drivers License, State issued ID, Passport)

Successful bidders and buyers must execute a buyer's affidavit swearing that they meet the statutory qualifications for bidding on tax foreclosure property.

Properties will be sold by legal description and by county parcel identification number.

No. 

According to state law, certain people are prohibited from buying at the tax foreclosure auction. K.S.A 79--2804g; 79-2812.

You CANNOT buy property at the Johnson County tax foreclosure auction if you:

• Owe delinquent property taxes in Johnson County
• Have a legal interest in the property
• Buy the property with the intent to transfer it to someone who is prohibited from bidding

Who would have "legal interest" in the property?

• An interest in the property can include, but is not limited to, owners, certain lien holders, relatives, or officers in a corporation that owns the property.

Bidders must execute a sworn affidavit stating that they meet statutory qualifications for bidding on tax foreclosure property.

The properties will vary in purchase price depending on the bid.

All properties must be paid for IN FULL on the day of the tax foreclosure auction.

Only certain methods of payment will be accepted: cash, or cashier's check or money order made payable to Johnson County Sheriff

We do not accept credit cards, Apple Pay, personal checks, or any other payments, except for those listed above.

No.

Excess proceeds; which are the difference between the purchase price and the amount of delinquent taxes, and costs; are paid into the court for determination of who may claim the surplus funds.

The buyer will receive a receipt for payment on the day of the tax foreclosure auction. The buyer must also pay the fee for filing the deed with the Johnson County Register of Deed's Office.

The court will conduct a confirmation hearing four to six weeks after the auction. The Sheriff will then issue a Sheriff's deed approximately 30 days after the court confirms the sale.

If the court does not confirm the sale, the purchase amount will be refunded.

If the property has a federal lien, the federal agency may have up to 180 days to redeem. This timeline depends on the agency. A deed will not be issued until the expiration of the federal redemption period, If they property is redeemed, the purchase amount will be refunded.

Once the buyer receives a signed and recorded Sheriff's Deed, they can take possession of the property. If the previous owner is still in possession of the property, the buyer must follow Kansas law to take possession, such as eviction proceedings.

Yes; however, for ten years, property purchased at a tax foreclosure auction may not be transferred to anyone who had a statutory right to redeem. K.S.A. 79-2804g.

Generally, the County does not issue refunds or returns. Properties are sold "as is" and there are no warranties.

If a property does not sell at auction, Johnson County may offer the property again at the next auction. Offers to purchase a property that did not sell a public auction may be accepted in accordance with K.S.A. 79-2803a and 79-2803b.

The purchaser may bid through an agent bidder. However, both the purchaser and the bidder must be qualified to bid and both must execute a sworn affidavit, pursuant to state statutes. K.S.A 79-2804h.