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    Per Colorado House Bill 24-1056, the Treasurer's Deed process has changed effective July 1, 2024. Deeds will no longer be automatically issued to the lien holder, instead the option for Treasurer's Deed will be sold through an in person public auction to the highest bidder. This auction provides an opportunity for the property to be sold at fair market value as determined by bidding. At the conclusion of the auction, the lien holder will have the option to redeem for the auction purchase price if they would like to take ownership of the property.

    The only person(s) who may apply for the option for Treasurer's Deed is the holder of the Tax Lien Certificate, and the option is only available for real property and mineral rights; at this time mobile/manufactured homes are excluded from the process.

    How Do I Apply?

    1. Please contact the Treasurer's Office at 720.353.6160 or email us with your tax sale certificate number to request an application. 
    2. Return the completed application and the application fee ($1,250) to our office at 4430 S Adams County Parkway, Suite W1000; Brighton, CO 80601.
      • The application fee covers the following expenses of the statutory process:  title commitment and policy, advertising charges, mailing fees, posting fees, auction expenses, and any additional charges accrued in procedures by statute for issuance of a Treasurer's Deed.
      • If you are submitting more than one application, please include a separate check for each application.
    3. The Treasurer's Deed process takes approximately six (6) months, given no unforeseen problems. The auction takes place four (4) months (120 days), after the first date of advertising. Advertising is initiated as soon as the title commitment and certified mailing to legally interested parties are complete.
    4. The auction for Treasurer's Deed will take place if redemption is not made prior to the execution date. The Treasurer's Deed is recorded with the Adams County Clerk and Recorder.

    Reminders:

    • The Treasurer's Deed will not be issued until all subsequent property tax liens are paid in full.
    • If the certificate is redeemed prior to deed issuance, you will be refunded your investment, interest, and your application fee in full. Premium bids are not included in redemption, and no interest is earned on the application fee.
    • Upon completion of the auction for a certificate of option for Treasurer's Deed, you will receive your investment, interest, and application fee in full. Alternately, you may choose to take ownership of the property for the auction purchase price.

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