Land Tax Sales

Overview

Land Tax sales this year are held 5 times a year in April, May, June, July, and August.

Sales Dates for 2022

Sale 208

Sale Date: April 19, 2022
Published Dates: April 5, 2022 and April 12, 2022

Sale 211

Sale Date: NO LAND TAX SALE MAY 26, 2022. ALL PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN SOLD.
Published Dates: May 10, 2022 and May 17, 2022

Individual properties are NOT listed on this website until they have been "Published" two weeks prior to the date of the sale on the St. Louis Daily Record.

Preparation

1. View the published list of properties (published 2 weeks prior to the date of the sale.)
2. It is recommended to drive by all parcels you are interested in before bidding on any properties.
3. Download and complete the Bidder Information Sheet.

• Use the property Land Tax Suit Number (for example 178-001), when referring to a particular parcel, not the property's address.
• Bring it with you. Having the documents ready will speed up the process.

Instructions

MASKS ARE REQUIRED!
No writing utensils will be provided for your safety.

1. Arrive early.
2. If you haven't filled out the Bidder Information Sheet in advance and brought it with you, you can fill it out on site. Bring a writing utensil.
3. Obtain a bid number.
4. Prospective purchasers will need to present a photo ID.
5. Sales begin promptly at 9:00 am sharp outside of the Civil Courts Building, on the 11th Street side of the building.

Fees

What to Expect

Acquiring property through the Sheriff's land tax sale may be highly technical and complicated. 

We strenuously suggest that you consult an attorney before bidding on any parcel of property.

For additional information please call (314) 622-4851.

Additional Information

Pursuant to section 92.840 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, the successful bidder should wait at least two (2) weeks after the sale and then must file with Division 29 in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis a motion to confirm the sale of property and must have the appraiser at the confirmation hearing to testify to the reasonable value of the property.

The purchaser must also notify the attorney for the Collector of Revenue, the attorney for the Sheriff, the previous owner, and all lien holders of record, if any, of the date of the confirmation hearing through the mail.

It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide the court and sheriff's office, prior to the confirmation hearing, a full legal description of the property purchased and the date of your hearing. Failure to do so may result in additional expenses and delay in recording the deed.

If the successful bidder fails to pay for the property by the end of the day, the parcel is re-offered the next day. If the bid price for the same parcel of property is significantly less than the bid price on the first day, a loss results which can be recovered against the original successful bidder. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.240 (2007). The Sheriff will proceed to recover the loss, with costs, by filing a motion in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis against the original successful bidder.