Otter Tail County announces upcoming online auctions of tax-forfeited properties
News | Published on March 11, 2025 at 3:00pm EDT | Author: henningmaster
0Online auctions to begin March 17 and go for 45 days
The Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is preparing for upcoming online auctions of tax-forfeited properties, which will allow individuals and businesses to purchase land within the county.
Tax-forfeited properties default to the State of Minnesota ownership after three years of unpaid taxes. Otter Tail County will periodically hold public auction sales, with properties awarded to the highest bidder. Any properties not sold during the auction may be available for purchase directly from the County Auditor’s Office.
“The sale of tax-forfeited properties allows these parcels to return to private ownership and productive use,” said Lynn Larson, Otter Tail County Recorder. “We encourage those interested to review the available properties and participate in the online auction.”
Important Information
The upcoming tax-forfeited property sale will be conducted as an online public auction through Public Surplus, with the first sale date to begin March 17 and run 45 days.
The auction is open to the highest bidder, allowing individuals and businesses to purchase available properties.
Any unsold properties following the auction may be available for direct purchase through the Otter Tail County Auditor’s Office.
Additional details, including a list of available properties and bidding procedures, will be posted on the Otter Tail County website and will be updated as new sale dates approach.
Class Action settlement information
Former owners and lienholders of tax-forfeited property may be eligible to collect money from a class action settlement. To learn more or make a claim, visit www.MNTaxForfeitureSettlement.com or call 833-709-0093.
For updates and additional information, visit www.ottertailcounty.gov/tax-forfeited-lands/ or contact the Recorder’s Office at (218) 998-8030 and ask for Brent or Lynn. For more information on the online auction site, visit the Public Surplus website at publicsurplus.com.
About Otter Tail County Tax Forfeited Land Sales
Otter Tail County is committed to responsible land management and providing opportunities for property ownership. The tax-forfeited land sale is part of ongoing efforts to return unused properties to productive use, benefiting local communities and the county’s economic development.