Tax-Forfeited Property

Tax-forfeited properties are those for which delinquent property taxes were not paid, and title to the land and buildings was forfeited to the State of Minnesota. Following a review period these properties are made available to the public for purchase; however certain properties are not salable and remain vested to the State of Minnesota. 

Mille Lacs County administers tax-forfeited properties through the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, County Board of Commissioners, and Environmental Resources:

• Auditor-Treasurer’s Office: The Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is responsible for conducting the forfeiture process and managing related fiscal matters as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 279 - 281.
• County Board of Commissioners: The County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting values, designating properties for conservation purposes, and other policy decisions related to tax-forfeited properties.
• Environmental Resources: Environmental Resources is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of tax-forfeited properties, including tax-forfeited property sales, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 282.

Tax-Forfeited Property Sales

Tax-forfeited properties are sold at public auction periodically as saleable parcels become available. If a property does not sell at auction it may be available over-the-counter on a first come, first served bases. 

Coming Soon!!! New Information regarding our next auction being planned for the summer of 2023.

Land sale #61 has closed. 

• Land Sale List #61 currently unavailable
• Land Sale #61 Terms & Conditions (PDF)
• Land Sale #61 Brochure (PDF)
• County Owned and County Managed Land Hunting Policy