Time-Sensitive Situation
Property taxes in Douglas County are due in full by April 30th each year. When taxes go unpaid, the county places liens and can eventually sell the property at tax sale. Acting quickly preserves your equity and prevents loss of the property.
How Tax Liens Work in Douglas County
Property Tax Cycle
Douglas County property taxes are billed annually and due by April 30th. Half payments can be made by February 28th and June 15th. When taxes go unpaid, interest and penalties accrue.
Tax Lien Certificates
After taxes are delinquent, the county issues tax lien certificates that investors can purchase. These liens must be satisfied before the property can be sold or refinanced.
Tax Sale Risk
If liens remain unpaid, the property can be sold at tax sale. Once this happens, the original owner loses all equity. Selling before tax sale preserves your ownership rights.
Our Process for Tax Lien Properties
Evaluate the Situation
We assess property value, lien amounts, and timeline to determine if a sale makes sense for you.
Make a Cash Offer
Our offer accounts for lien payoff amounts. You see exactly what you will net after liens are satisfied.
Close Quickly
We close in 7-14 days. The title company pays liens at closing and sends you the remaining proceeds.
Douglas County Tax Office
Douglas County Treasurer: 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Property tax questions: (303) 660-7440.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you buy a Castle Rock house with unpaid property taxes?
Yes. We purchase properties with back taxes owed. The unpaid taxes are typically paid from sale proceeds at closing through the title company. You receive the remainder.
What if Douglas County has placed a tax lien on the property?
Tax liens are resolved at closing. The title company pays the lien amount from proceeds before distributing the balance to you. We handle all coordination with Douglas County.
How far behind can the property taxes be?
We purchase properties regardless of how far behind taxes are. Whether one year or several years, we can work with the situation. The key is selling before tax sale.
What if the property is scheduled for tax sale?
We can often close quickly enough to prevent tax sale. Colorado provides redemption periods, but acting fast is important. Contact us immediately if tax sale is pending.
Are there other liens besides property taxes?
Properties may have HOA liens, mechanic liens, or judgment liens. We work with title companies to identify all liens and resolve them at closing.