Goshen 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 Goshen County, Wyoming.
Where to Bid on Goshen County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Goshen County are managed by the Goshen County Treasurer and hosted online via Goshen County In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) Portal.
Goshen County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Goshen 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.
Goshen County County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) (Over-The-Counter)
Parcels and certificates that receive no bids during the scheduled public auctions enter the county's permanent County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) inventory. Any citizen or investor can purchase these parcels directly from the Goshen County Treasurer over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Goshen County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Goshen 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 Goshen County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Goshen 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 Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) 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 15% Statutory Return (18% if redeemed in year 2+) cap to win the lien certificate.
Payment & Deed Issuance
Settle the remaining purchase balance within 24 hours. The Goshen County Treasurer issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Goshen County Tax Sales
Is Goshen County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Goshen County follows the Wyoming Tax Lien statutes. Bidders either obtain a first-position tax lien certificate earning 15% Statutory Return (18% if redeemed in year 2+) statutory return or purchase physical real property deeds at public auction.
Can I buy Goshen County tax properties online? ▼
Yes. Tax auctions are conducted through In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) (https://revenue.wyo.gov). Registered bidders can participate remotely from anywhere in the world.
What happens if a property does not sell at auction in Goshen County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the Goshen County County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the Goshen County Treasurer without an auction.