The Hampshire County Tax Lien Sale is held annually for one day between October 14 and November 23. The exact date of the sale will be scheduled in late September. A complete list of the delinquent taxes, as of October 1st, is published in the HAMPSHIRE REVIEW approximately one month prior to the sale and will run for three consecutive weeks. You may access this information on their website, www.hampshirereview.com, in the legal section. We will also have a listing provided on our website, www.hampshirecountysheriffwv.com that we will update periodically and can be accessed through the Treasurer’s Office link. A copy of the listing is also available to view in our office, but we will not mail copies. If you are interested in seeing the general location of the property, you can visit the Assessor’s Office or look on their website, www.co.hampshire.wv.us.
The sale will start on the specified date at 10:00 AM. All purchasers must be present or represented by a third party the day of the tax lien sale. We do not accept bids through the mail or over the telephone. All potential purchasers must register prior to the start of the sale with the name, address, and telephone number they want recorded on the certificate of sale. An updated listing of delinquent taxes will be distributed prior to the sale with the amount listed for starting bid. All bids will start no lower than the delinquent tax amount plus the current tax amount and will go to the highest bidder. All successful bidders must wait until after the conclusion of all sales to pay. Payment is due in full on that date with no exceptions. Payments can be made with US currency, cashier’s checks, or any major credit card (convenience fees applied). Personal checks will be accepted with a letter of guarantee from your bank. You will be given a certificate of sale at that time. The original land owner has approximately 16 to 18 months to redeem their property. During this time, interest will accrue at the rate of 1 percent on the tax amount paid, but not on the surplus paid at the sale. This money will only be refunded upon redemption by the owner if you, the purchaser, have followed all guidelines in the codes.
Click here to see a list of the codes and instructions that need to be followed to ensure that your investment is not jeopardized. Please check www.wv.gov for code updates. If you have any further questions, please contact our office Monday thru Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at (304) 822-4720. However, our only involvement is to sell the tax lien. Any questions or concerns regarding steps after the sale should be directed to your attorney. Tax lien purchases are made at your own risk (that includes tax liens, non-existent land, previously sold property, etc.) We look forward to seeing you at our annual county tax lien sale.