The County Treasurer's Office conducts a sale of tax delinquent foreclosure properties. Land sales are published in the Portage Daily Register and on the County Treasurer's website.

The foreclosure properties are sold by blind-sealed bid to the highest bidder, however the County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.  Please note that bids will not be accepted from persons that currently owe delinquent property taxes to Columbia County. All bids must be submitted with a County Bid form in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "Land Sale Bid" with the parcel number listed on the outside of the envelope. The bid must be delivered to the Columbia County Treasurer's Office on or before the date designated in the Notice of Sale. Bids must be at least the amount of the appraisal for Minimum Bid of the parcel, which is also listed in the Land Sale Notice. A certified check, cashier's check, money order or cash equal to ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid, must accompany the bid as earnest money and will be applied to the purchase price offered by the successful bidder. In the case of rejected bids, the earnest money will be returned to the bidder within 15 days of the bid opening. The successful bidder must make full payment of the balance of the purchase price to the Columbia County Treasurer's Office within thirty (30) days from the date of the Notice of Acceptance sent by the County. After receiving full payment of the balance of the bid, the County will issue a quitclaim deed to the successful bidder. If the successful bidder fails to pay the balance of the purchase price it will result in forfeiture of the earnest money to Columbia County.

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These properties are to be sold at NOT LESS than the listed appraised minimum bid. Property is subject to all Municipal Ordinances that address issues affecting public health and safety. Buyer is required to comply with all Municipal Ordinances. Bids must be submitted on a County Bid Form in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked “Land Sale Bid” & lists the parcel number on the outside of the envelope. The envelope must be delivered to the County Treasurer’s Office on or before 4:00 p.m., on June 4, 2025. A certified check equal to 10% of the bid must be included with the bid form as earnest money and will be applied to the purchase price offered by the successful bidder. The successful bidder must make full payment of the balance of the purchase price to the County Treasurer within 30 days of the Notice of Acceptance. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the earnest money to Columbia County. If the bid is rejected, the earnest money will be returned to the bidder within 15 days of the bid opening.

Purchaser furnishes own abstract/title insurance. Columbia County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids as deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Property may be subject to restrictions, including but not limited to building, sanitation, and zoning. Property is being sold “as is”. It is the bidder's responsibility to investigate and determine the property's condition. Columbia County does not make any representation or guarantee with respect to the use, condition, title, access or occupancy of the property. Please click on "Bid Form" below for a copy of the bid form that is required when submitting a bid.

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Mail Bids to: Columbia County Treasurer, PO Box 198, Portage, WI 53901 or deliver them to the Columbia County Treasurer's Office located at 112 East Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901.