Lamoille 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 Lamoille County, Vermont.
Where to Bid on Lamoille County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Lamoille County are managed by the Lamoille County Town Tax Collector and hosted online via Lamoille County Town Public Auction Portal.
Lamoille County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Lamoille 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.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Lamoille County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Lamoille 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 Lamoille County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Lamoille 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 Town Public Auction 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 Lamoille County Town Tax Collector issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lamoille County Tax Sales
Is Lamoille County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Lamoille County follows the Vermont Tax Deed (Redeemable) statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning 12% Annual Statutory Penalty (1% monthly) statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy Lamoille County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through Town Public Auction (https://tax.vermont.gov). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in Lamoille County? ▼
In Vermont, unsold properties are usually retained for a second sheriff sale or transferred to a municipal land bank.