Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
Where to Bid on Hot Springs County Auctions
Public delinquent property auctions for Hot Springs County are managed by the Hot Springs County Treasurer and hosted online via Hot Springs County In-Person County Courthouse (Random Lottery Drawing) Portal.
Hot Springs County Sheriff Sales & Judicial Foreclosures
In addition to delinquent tax sales, the Hot Springs 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.
Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs County Treasurer over the counter for the delinquent taxes and fees owed, without competing in an auction.
Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus Funds in Hot Springs County
When a delinquent property is auctioned in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs County
Pre-Auction Due Diligence
Review the Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs County Treasurer issues a certificate or records the tax deed with the County Recorder.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hot Springs County Tax Sales
Is Hot Springs County a tax lien or tax deed county? ▼
Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs County? ▼
Unsold parcels are added to the Hot Springs County County Certificate of Purchase Assignment (OTC) list. These properties can be acquired directly over-the-counter through the Hot Springs County Treasurer without an auction.