Teton County Wyoming

Treasurer

Delinquent Tax Sale General Information and Provisions

The annual delinquent tax sale is generally held during the first two weeks of August. For the 2007 year the sale will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Properties to be sold are published in the county legal newspaper, Jackson Hole News & Guide, P.O. Box 7445, Jackson, WY 83001, http://jacksonholenewsandguide.com, for a period of three consecutive weeks, four weeks prior to the sale. Public notice and listing are provided through the publication, separate mailing lists are not available.

The sale is held in the Commission Chambers, 200 South Willow Street, Jackson, Wyoming. Registration usually begins at 8:30 a.m., the tax sale beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m., late arrivals will not be entitled to take part. The name on the registration form must be the same name under which payment will be made.

The purchaser at a tax sale receives a certificate of purchase, not title to the real property identified. Only individuals who are present may participate, neither representatives nor anyone under the age of eighteen (18), are allowed.

In the event more than one person appears at said tax sale and offers to purchase a particular tract which is to be sold at said tax sale, each prospective purchaser will be assigned a number. The numbers shall be placed in a container and a representative of the Teton County Treasurer shall draw one number by lot. The person will then be permitted to complete the purchase of the parcel according to law. Any real property which cannot be sold for the amount of taxes,interest,penalties and costs shall be bid in for the county by the county treasurer.

Only cash, certified funds, local bank check or Discover/Novus, American Express, Master Card or Visa credit cards accepted; all credit card payments are subject to an additional convenience fee. Pre-approval for use of any other negotiable paper is required. NO REALTY COMPANIES, COMPANY NAMES OR CORPORATE NAMES will be accepted on checks or credit cards.

Owner redemption and other specific statutory provisions relating to the overall tax sale process can be found under Wyoming Statutes §39-13-108(e). Office personnel are not authorized to provide legal advice, nor answer questions pertaining to legality issues.

Thank you for your anticipated participation.

Tax Sale Registration Form
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To provide and offer efficient, courteous, professional as well as informative service to the citizenry of the state, in the endeavor of collecting revenue as well as disbursing funds responsibly.

The Treasurer is charged with statutory obligations which include: the collection of taxes and fees, motor vehicle registrations, distributing the same to taxing entities according to imposed mill levies, etc; managing the investment portfolio pursuant to investment policies approved by the Board of County Commissioners; and of managing the office to serve the citizens and taxpayers of Teton County, Wyoming.