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TERMS FOR THE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND IN JACKSON COUNTY
1. PUBLIC SALES: BASIC SALE PRICE
All parcels are offered at public auction and sold to the highest bidder. The minimum bid acceptable is the
basic sale price that is shown on the list of tax-forfeited land. The basic sale price is equal to the appraised
value or the appraised value plus any extra charges for special assessments levied after forfeiture and for
hazardous waste control.
2. EXTRA FEES AND COSTS: IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC SALE PRICE
A 3% surcharge for the state assurance account will be collected at the time of the sale. The following extra
fees will be collected when the basic sale price is paid in full: a state deed fee of $25.00, a deed filing fee of
$46, and a state deed tax equal to the greater of $1.65 or $0.0033 per $100 of the sale price.
3. WELL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
If there is a well on the property, a well certificate is needed and a $50.00 fee. It is the buyer’s obligation to do
whatever is necessary to comply with the law and pay the necessary fees.
4. “AS IS” CONDITION
All properties are sold in “as is” condition.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
Full payment in cash, money order or check is due immediately following the sale.
6. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: LEVIED BEFORE AND AFTER FORFEITURE
The balance of any special assessments that were levied before forfeiture and cancelled at forfeiture are not
included in the basic sale price and may be reassessed by the municipality. These special assessments are
shown on the list of tax-forfeited land under the column entitled “Assessments Before Forfeiture.”
Any special assessments that were levied after forfeiture and certified to the county auditor have been added to
the appraised value and must be paid by the purchaser as part of the basic sale price. These special assessments
are shown on the list of tax-forfeited land with a special line entitled “Specials After Forfeiture.”
7. CONDITIONS: RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF THE PROPERTIES
Sales are subject to the following restrictions on the use of the properties:
a. Existing liens;
b. Easements obtained by a government subdivision or state agency for a public purpose;
c. Building codes and zoning laws;
d. All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges allowed; and
e. The appraised value does not represent a basis for future taxes.
8. PRIVATE SALES: PARCELS NOT SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Any parcel not sold at a public sale may be purchased after the public sale by paying the basic sale price. The
basic sale price cannot be changed until the parcel is reappraised, republished, and again offered at a later public
sale.
9. TITLE: PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
The buyer will receive a receipt at the time if the sale. The Department of Revenue will issue a state quitclaim
deed after full payment is made and all conditions of the Purchase Agreement have been completed. A state
deed has the characteristics of a patent from the State of Minnesota. It is not a warranty deed.
10. PARTIES ELIGIBLE TO REPURCHASE
Any party who was eligible to repurchase tax-forfeited, non-conservation land before the public sale must pay
the sum of:
a. All cancelled real estate taxes and interest,
b. An amount equal to the current year tax which would be due if forfeiture had not occurred, and
c. Any costs associated with the forfeiture of that parcel (sheriff, mail, publishing fees, etc.)
11. PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT
Property taxes will begin the year following the sale.
12. PROPERTY BOUNDARIES
If you need to survey the property to determine the boundary lines, it will be done at the buyer’s expense.
13. DISCLAIMER
JACKSON County, nor any political subdivision therein, is in no way warranting title,
nor is there any intention to guarantee either expressly of through implication, that there
are no easements, restrictions, or covenants on any property which has forfeited to the
State of Minnesota for non-payment of real estate taxes. All purchasers of tax-forfeited
property should seek the advice of a competent real estate attorney to determine the
validity of the title received via a state deed. Jackson County, nor any political
subdivision therein, accepts no responsibility for errors contained in the legal description
of tax forfeited properties, as these descriptions are for tax purposes only, and are not
meant to fully describe actual boundaries of properties. Title taken as is with no warranty
to merchantability or condition.