McHenry 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 McHenry County, North Dakota.
Where to Bid on McHenry County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for McHenry County are managed by the McHenry County Auditor and hosted online via McHenry County In-Person County Auditor Sale (Third Tuesday of Nov) Portal.
McHenry County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the McHenry 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.
McHenry County Unsold Tax Deed Properties Available at Auditor Office (Over-The-Counter)
Parcels and certificates that receive no bids during the scheduled public auctions enter the county's permanent Unsold Tax Deed Properties Available at Auditor Office inventory. Any citizen or investor can purchase these parcels directly from the McHenry County Auditor over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in McHenry County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in McHenry 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 McHenry County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the McHenry 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 In-Person County Auditor Sale (Third Tuesday of Nov) 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 price upward against competing buyers. Ensure you do not exceed your predetermined maximum acquisition budget.
Payment & Deed Issuance
Settle the remaining purchase balance within 24 hours. The McHenry County Auditor issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: McHenry County Tax Sales
Is McHenry County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
McHenry County follows the North Dakota Tax Deed statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning Direct Tax Deed Auction statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy McHenry County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through In-Person County Auditor Sale (Third Tuesday of Nov) (https://www.tax.nd.gov). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in McHenry County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the McHenry County Unsold Tax Deed Properties Available at Auditor Office list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the McHenry County Auditor without an auction.