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Tax Sale Information

On or before July 1 of each year, the County Treasurer shall certify to the County Auditor, a list of real property on which either any property taxes or special assessments certified to the County Auditor for collection by the County Treasurer from the prior years spring installment or before are delinquent as determined under IC 6-1.1-37-10 or any unpaid costs from a prior tax sale.(IC 6-1.1-24-1).

The County Auditor shall maintain a list of all property eligible for sale. Unless the taxpayer pays to the County Treasurer all the amounts listed in the preceding paragraph, the taxpayer shall remain on the list.  Click the appropriate listing below to view the most current list. 

A tract or item of real property may not be removed from the list certified before the tax sale unless all delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties due on the delinquency, interest, and costs directly attributable to the tax sale have been paid in full. A county treasurer may accept partial payments of delinquent property taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, or costs after the list of real property is certified. For more information on a particular parcel please contact Grace Pruett at (812) 435-5389.  

Tax Sale List Information
  • 2025 Tax Sale Listing-Here you will find the 2025 Tax Sale listing for the Tax Sale which will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  The Tax Sale will be online only.  Please click the link for more information and registration. SRISERVICES.COM
  • 2025 Tax Sale Ad
  • 2024 Listing- Here you will find the 2024 Tax Sale listing for the Tax Sale which will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Old National Events Plaza.
  • 2024 Tax Sale Ad 

For more information, contact the Auditor's Office at 812-435-5389.

2025 Tax Sale 
 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 2025 TAX SALE--THE TAX SALE WILL BE ONLINE ONLY
PLEASE VISIT SRISERVICES.COM FOR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

The 2025 Sale will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM. 

  • To view the current list, click on the 2025 Listing Link above. (List will be available August 8th, 2025)

Tax Sale Schedule for 2025 and Frequently Asked Questions

2025 Tax Sale Calendar
July 1, 2025 Certified tax sale list is generated.
July 11, 2025 Notices reviewed by Auditor's Office and sent to SRI.
July 17, 2025 Certified notices mailed.
July 31, 2025 Copy for advertisement to paper is proofed.
August 8, 2025 Ad appears in paper and on the Auditor's website.
August 29, 2025 Apply for judgement.
Sep 3 - Sept 10, 2025 File for hearing for defense by any owner.
September 24, 2025 Tax Sale to be held online beginning at 9AM

Taxpayer FAQ for the 2025 Tax Sale:

  • When do I need to pay to keep my home from being sold?
  • By Tuesday, September 23, 2025 before 3:00 PM.
  • What kind of payment will you accept?
  • Cashier's Check, cash or money order.
  • Where do I pay?
  • In the County Treasurer's Office (Room 210) in the Civic Center Complex.
  • Who do I make the payment to (cashier's check)?
  • Vanderburgh County Treasurer.
  • Can I make partial payment?
  • Yes, but this does not remove the property from tax sale. The entire amount must be paid by September 23, 2025 (by 3:00 PM) to remove the property from tax sale.
  • If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact the Treasurer's Office at 812-435-5248.
  • What will happen once my home is sold on tax sale?
  • You have one year from the date of the tax sale to redeem your property. The last day for redemption will be September 24, 2026. Be aware that interest, cost of the sale, and attorney fees are accumulating which will increase the cost to redeem. So, the sooner you pay, the less it will cost.
  • Can you give me an estimate of the cost?
  • No, each property has a different amount. Remember that you have not paid taxes over an 18 month period resulting in penalties accruing.  The law is written to encourage a timely payment. 
  • What if my property does not sell?
  • If your property does not get purchased at tax sale, you have until January 22, 2026 to redeem the property. Failure to redeem could result in the loss of your property. 

Purchaser FAQ for the 2025 Tax Sale:

  • When is the Tax Sale?
  • The 2025 Tax Sale will be held on September 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM online at SRIservices.https://www.sriservices.com
  • Do you have to register for the Tax Sale ?
  • Yes, you do need to register. Use this link to go to the SRI website to register and to fill out a W-9 form. This online registration will be effective for any live tax sale performed by SRI. 
  • What form of payment will you accept?
  • Any form of payment will be accepted except credit cards. Make checks payable to the Vanderburgh County Treasurer.
  • When do I have to pay?
  • You have to pay the entire amount that was bid by 12:00PM on Friday, September 26, 2025.
  • If I purchase the property, am I the owner?
  • No, you are purchasing a lien to the property.
  • What do I have to do after I purchase the lien?
  • We recommend that you contact a real estate attorney familiar with Tax Sale law and procedures.
  • How long does the owner have to redeem the property?
  • The delinquent property owner has one year from the date of the tax sale to redeem their property. The last day for redemption will be September 24, 2026.
  • If the delinquent taxpayer doesn't redeem their property, what happens?
  • If all the required legal work has been done, your attorney may start the procedure to obtain a Tax Title Deed. When you record the Tax Title Deed, you will become the owner of the property.

Buyer Handout

Use this link to register as a buyer at the Vanderburgh County Tax Sale through SRI. Click here for a Buyer Handout.

Forms for Tax Sale
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