Alamosa County Public Auctions & Sheriff Sales
Comprehensive guide to county sheriff foreclosure auctions, tax deeds, tax lien certificates, over-the-counter land purchases, and surplus funds in Alamosa County, Colorado.
Where to Bid on Alamosa County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Alamosa County are managed by the Alamosa County Treasurer and hosted online via Alamosa County RealAuction Portal.
Alamosa County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office Civil Division conducts regular public foreclosure auctions ordered by the Circuit or Superior Court to satisfy mortgage default judgments, construction liens, and civil court executions.
Alamosa County County Held Liens (Endorsement & OTC) (Over-The-Counter)
Parcels and certificates that receive no bids during the scheduled public auctions enter the county's permanent County Held Liens (Endorsement & OTC) inventory. Any citizen or investor can purchase these parcels directly from the Alamosa County Treasurer over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Alamosa County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Alamosa County for more than the outstanding taxes, penalties, and administrative fees, the resulting funds are termed excess proceeds (surplus funds). By law, these funds belong to the former property owner or their legal heirs.
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4 Steps to Bid on Properties in Alamosa County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Alamosa County delinquent tax list published 4–6 weeks prior to the sale. Perform title searches on Parcel ID numbers to identify superior federal liens or mortgages.
Bidder Registration & Deposit
Register on RealAuction at least 48 hours prior to auction start. Deposit required bidder funds (often 5% of anticipated bid budget or flat $200 deposit).
Auction Bidding Strategy
Bid down the interest rate from the statutory 9% Over Federal Reserve Discount Rate (typically 12-15%) cap to win the lien certificate.
Payment & Deed Issuance
Settle the remaining purchase balance within 24 hours. The Alamosa County Treasurer issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Alamosa County Tax Sales
Is Alamosa County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Alamosa County follows the Colorado Tax Lien statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning 9% Over Federal Reserve Discount Rate (typically 12-15%) statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy Alamosa County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through RealAuction (https://www.realauction.com). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in Alamosa County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the Alamosa County County Held Liens (Endorsement & OTC) list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the Alamosa County Treasurer without an auction.