Tax Assessor-Collector
We collect property taxes and motor vehicle registration fees, issue tax certificates, and provide voter registration services.
Topic: Property Taxes
Buy a Foreclosed Property
Buy property at a public tax foreclosure sale. Travis County holds monthly foreclosure sales of properties whose owners have not paid delinquent property taxes.
Important to know
Eligibility
Anyone can bid at a foreclosure sale, but Texas Property Code requires bidders to register with the Tax Office in advance and disclose whether they owe delinquent taxes on any other property in Travis County. Bidders with unpaid delinquent taxes are not eligible.
Cost
Minimum bids are set by the court and typically reflect the amount owed in delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and court costs. Full payment is required within a short window after winning; specific deadlines vary by sale.
Timeline
Foreclosure sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am on the south steps of the Travis County Courthouse. Property lists are published approximately 30 days before each sale.