A new law went into effect on July 1, 2024, which will change how Treasurer’s Deeds are issued.
The request for application for this process may only be requested from August 1st to December 15th, within 3-15 years after the purchase of a tax lien certificate, an investor, “lawful holder,” can request that the property be sold at public auction. Going forward, deeds will not automatically be issued to the lien holder, instead the option for Treasurer’s Deed will be sold to the highest bidder. The application form will be furnished by the Treasurer’s Office.
This public auction will provide an opportunity for the property to be sold at fair market value with overbid funds going to the property owner, bringing Colorado into compliance with the Tyler v. Hennepin County decision.
The Treasurer’s Office will actively work to notify the property owner and other known interested parties of the potential sale.
At any time prior to the property being sold at the public auction, the property owner retains the right to redeem the tax lien certificate, paying back taxes, interest, fees, and costs.
The initial bid for the public auction will be set by the Treasurer at the redemption amount for the lien, plus actual fees and costs associated with the public auction by the Treasurer’s Office.
If there are no bids at the public auction the Treasurer’s Deed will be issued to the lawful holder who requested the public auction. In that case, the fair market value of the property will have to be determined to be the amount of the lien, plus the Treasurer’s fees.
If there is a bid at the public auction the lien holder can either:
- Redeem the property from the successful bidder and receive the Treasurer’s Deed, or
- Be reimbursed the redemption amount plus the fees and expenses of the Treasurer’s Office which were paid by the tax lien certificate holder prior to the sale.
Considering increases in postage fees and other expenses, we are increasing our application deposit for the real estate treasurer’s deed process to $1,000. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions. We will do our best to assist you as we implement this new process in Fremont County.
Important Information For Potential Purchasers
Notice of Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed and Auction Continuances shall be posted on www.fremontcountyco.gov under Tax Lien Sale Information. Legal Publications shall be published 3 consecutive weeks
in the Canon City Daily Record. Dates and times as posted.
Upon the conclusion of the successful sale, the winning bidder hereinafter referred to as “Purchaser” shall remit payment in Certified Funds. A Certificate of Option for Treasurers Deed shall be retained in the Fremont County Clerk and Recorders records.
The Purchaser of the Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed shall be entitled to a Treasurer's Deed for said property at the end of the redemption period allowed by law to the lawful holder, and other persons entitled to redeem. Similar to a Tax Lien Sale the Legal owner is the Assessed Property Owner. The Certificate of Option does not entitle the Purchaser the right to secure, maintain or enter upon the property and such action could be construed as trespassing. Expenses incurred by Purchaser before Treasurer’s Deed is issued is their responsibility. The Purchaser is entitled to the Treasurers Deed at the end of the redemption period. Until that time the Assessed Owner is the legal owner.
NO personal checks—Cashiers Checks Only.
Known Interested Parties
Known Interested Parties for 2025 will be posted at a future date.
2025 Active Treasurer's Deed List
TD Number: 25-01
Account Number: R025139
Owner Name: Garlin David Arnold
Property Address: 304 Broken Arrow Dr.
TD Number: 25-02
Account Number: R026538
Owner Name: John Bengtson
Property Address: 841 Wilderness LN
TD Number: 25-03
Account Number: R023718
Owner Name: John Edward Anderson
Legal Address: SW4NW4NE4NW4 SEC 27-20-73 FLA-COLO ACRES TR-26
TD Number: 25-05
Account Number: R023527
Owner Name: Gloria M B Blouch, Maria Blouch, Lester M. Lockwood, Peter D. Jaeger
Legal Address: LOT 76 COLO ACRES 1ST SUB
TD Number: 25-06
Account Number: R022336
Owner Name: Danny A. Canchola
Property Address: 107 Illinois Street
TD Number: 25-07
Account Number: R023475
Owner Name: Thomas M Vera C and David Buhalak
Legal Address: E2NW4SW4NE4 SEC 17-20-72 FLA-COLO ACRES TR-104
TD Number: 25-08
Account Number: R024372
Owner Name: Patrick Michael Cessnun
Property Address: 1139 24th Trail
TD Number: 25-09
Account Number: R025573
Owner Name: Fallon Saulters
Property Address: 1105 Owens Ln
TD Number: 25-10
Account Number: R026815
Owner Name: David J. Fletcher
Legal Address: LOT 22 BLK 3 SPRUCE BASIN FIL #4