Harrison 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 Harrison County, Mississippi.
Where to Bid on Harrison County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Harrison County are managed by the Harrison County Chancery Clerk & Tax Collector and hosted online via Harrison County GovEase Portal.
Harrison County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Harrison 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.
Harrison County State Public Lands Division OTC Sales (Over-The-Counter)
Parcels and certificates that receive no bids during the scheduled public auctions enter the county's permanent State Public Lands Division OTC Sales inventory. Any citizen or investor can purchase these parcels directly from the Harrison County Chancery Clerk & Tax Collector over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Harrison County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Harrison 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 Harrison County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Harrison 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 GovEase 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 18% Annual Interest (1.5% per Month) cap to win the lien certificate.
Payment & Deed Issuance
Settle the remaining purchase balance within 24 hours. The Harrison County Chancery Clerk & Tax Collector issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Harrison County Tax Sales
Is Harrison County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Harrison County follows the Mississippi Tax Lien & Matured Deed statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning 18% Annual Interest (1.5% per Month) statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy Harrison County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through GovEase (https://www.govease.com). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in Harrison County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the Harrison County State Public Lands Division OTC Sales list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the Harrison County Chancery Clerk & Tax Collector without an auction.