In order to buy a property offered for sale you must have a Written Statement declaring you owe no tax in Collin County. This can be obtained from the Property Tax Office. The cost is $10.00. To obtain the Written Statement you will need the Request for Written Statement filled out and notarized. The Tax Office will provide a notary. You must present the Written Statement to the Constable or Sheriff at the time of sale before they will give you the deed. Written Statements are good for 90 days.
Only cashiers checks, money orders, or cash will be accepted as payments.
Property is sold as is and where is with no warranties.
Title insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser. Since the purchaser will have a deed without warranty, a policy of title insurance may be difficult to obtain.
Current taxes are due and payable by the purchaser, if the taxes are not included in the minimum bid.
State Property Tax Code: Purchasers will receive a deed without warranty from the Constable / Sheriff.
If the property is occupied upon possession of the purchaser, the responsibility of eviction goes to the purchaser of the property.
The making of improvements to the property is discouraged until the redemption period has expired.
All sales are final except for the normal redemption and the statue of limitations periods (See State Property Tax Code, Section 33.54 Limitation on Actions Relating to Property Sold for Taxes).
Be advised that if you plan to visit the property prior to receiving your deed to the property, you should keep a copy of your payment receipt with you as proof of purchase. It is also important that it be understood that Collin County and the taxing jurisdictions accept no liability or responsibility for accident or injury that may occur on any properties purchased.
For more information, please contact Collin County.
