New Bidder Infomation Procedures
Effective 1/1/16
REQUIREMENTS
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You must register BEFORE the Tax Sale to be able to bid.
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You must have a valid, government issued, photo ID.
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You CANNOT have delinquent taxes due on any property owned in Harris County and you must sign a statement attesting to that fact on your Bidder Registration application.
Please note that furnishing false information on your application is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
- You must renew your registration annually. The Written Statement of Taxes and $10 fee are no longer required.
HOW TO REGISTER
- In person: Complete and submit the “Tax Sale Bidder Registration” form at the registration table on the day of the Tax Sale.
- By mail: Complete and then print the “Tax Sale Bidder Registration” form from the FORMS section of our website. Mail to: P.O. Box 3746, Houston, Texas 77253-3746.
- Online at www.hctax.net: Select Property Tax, then Delinquent Property Tax Sales. Click on the blue Registration of Bidders button, then click on Register to enter and submit your information. Those who register online will receive an email confirmation and may create and maintain a profile for future use.
BIDDER AGENTS
If acting as an agent for another person or company:
HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR BIDDER CARD
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If you have pre-registered, you can pick up your Written Registration Statement (Bidder Card) from the Will Call window on the day of the Tax Sale. Note that you must present a valid, government issued, photo ID.
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If you register the day of the sale, you will receive your Bidder Card at the registration table.
Keep this card with you for use at all Tax Sales until you renew your registration.
Note: If you registered online, you will be given a copy of your registration form to sign before obtaining your Bidder Card.