Tax Lien Certificates

Contra Costa County Tax Deeds

Tax lien certificates cannot be purchased in California because there are no provisions for it in California State Law.

In Contra Costa County California, the County Tax Collector will offer for sale properties where the taxes have not been paid for at least five years. Tax delinquent properties are offered at the Contra Costa County Tax Deeds sale.

Generally, the minimum bid at an Contra Costa County Tax Deeds sale is the amount of back taxes owed plus interest, as well as any and all costs associated with selling the property. Winning bidders receive Tax Deeds usually conveying title free and clear of junior liens/claims.

According to state law, the sale of California Tax Deeds are final and the winning bidder is conveyed either a Tax Deed or a Sheriff's Deed. The purchaser of a tax deed may transfer title through a quitclaim deed but would need a quiet title action to sell the property with a Warranty Deed (given that a Tax Deed, Sheriff's Deed, or quitclaim deed are insufficient to acquire title insurance).

Properties not sold at the Contra Costa County Tax Deeds sale are transferred to Contra Costa County.

Lienholders and the former owner of properties sold at the Contra Costa County tax sale may claim any and all proceeds in excess of the taxes and cost of the sale. These proceeds are referred to as overages and can be a profitable way of making money.

Tax Sale Type: Tax Deeds

Contact: County Tax Collector (Sec. 3371 )

Bid Procedure: Premium Bid (Sec. 3693 (a) )

Redemption Period: None (Sec. 3707 )

Law: California Revenue and Taxation Code, Division 1, Part 6, "Tax Sales," Part 7, "Redemption," and Part 7.5, "Tax Certificates."

Cities located in Contra Costa County California

To learn more about California Tax Deeds simply click on the name of the town or city for which you are interested in the list below.

Town/City:	Population:
Alamo	14,801
Antioch	91,177
Bay Point	78,794
Bethel Island	2,394
Blackhawk	19,487
Brentwood	26,702
Briones	46,704
Byron	10,064
Clayton	14,160
Clyde	36,190
Concord	154,871
Crockett	3,291
Danville	52,764
Discovery Bay	10,064
El Cerrito	23,190
El Sobrante	25,285
Hercules	22,288
Hilltop Mall	55,405
Lafayette	64,773
Martinez	46,704
Moraga	16,893
N Richmond	28,726
North Richmond	28,726
Oakley	27,402
Orinda	17,770
Pacheco	46,704
Pinole	16,972
Pittsburg	78,794
Pleasant Hill	32,747
Point Richmond	28,726
Port Chicago	78,794
Port Costa	152
Pt Richmond	28,726
Richmond	162,441
Rodeo	30,729
San Pablo	80,690
San Ramon	43,992
Tara Hills	55,405
Walnut Creek	85,078
West Pittsburg	78,794

Counties located in California

To learn how to purchase California Tax Deeds simply click on the name of the county for which you are interested in the list below.

County:	Auction Type:	Population:
Alameda County	Tax Deeds	1,443,741
Alpine County	Tax Deeds	1,208
Amador County	Tax Deeds	35,100
Butte County	Tax Deeds	203,171
Calaveras County	Tax Deeds	40,554
Colusa County	Tax Deeds	18,804
Contra Costa County	Tax Deeds	948,816
Del Norte County	Tax Deeds	27,507
El Dorado County	Tax Deeds	156,299
Fresno County	Tax Deeds	799,407
Glenn County	Tax Deeds	26,453
Humboldt County	Tax Deeds	126,518
Imperial County	Tax Deeds	142,361
Inyo County	Tax Deeds	17,945
Kern County	Tax Deeds	661,645
Kings County	Tax Deeds	129,461
Lake County	Tax Deeds	58,309
Lassen County	Tax Deeds	33,828
Los Angeles County	Tax Deeds	9,519,338
Madera County	Tax Deeds	123,109
Marin County	Tax Deeds	247,289
Mariposa County	Tax Deeds	17,130
Mendocino County	Tax Deeds	86,265
Merced County	Tax Deeds	210,554
Modoc County	Tax Deeds	9,449
Mono County	Tax Deeds	12,853
Monterey County	Tax Deeds	401,762
Napa County	Tax Deeds	124,279
Nevada County	Tax Deeds	92,033
Orange County	Tax Deeds	2,846,289
Placer County	Tax Deeds	248,399
Plumas County	Tax Deeds	20,824
Riverside County	Tax Deeds	1,545,387
Sacramento County	Tax Deeds	1,223,499
San Benito County	Tax Deeds	53,234
San Bernardino County	Tax Deeds	1,709,434
San Diego County	Tax Deeds	2,813,833
San Francisco City & County	Tax Deeds	776,733
San Joaquin County	Tax Deeds	563,598
San Luis Obispo County	Tax Deeds	246,681
San Mateo County	Tax Deeds	707,161
Santa Barbara County	Tax Deeds	399,347
Santa Clara County	Tax Deeds	1,682,585
Santa Cruz County	Tax Deeds	255,602
Shasta County	Tax Deeds	163,256
Sierra County	Tax Deeds	3,555
Siskiyou County	Tax Deeds	44,301
Solano County	Tax Deeds	394,542
Sonoma County	Tax Deeds	458,614
Stanislaus County	Tax Deeds	446,997
Sutter County	Tax Deeds	78,930
Tehama County	Tax Deeds	56,039
Trinity County	Tax Deeds	13,022
Tulare County	Tax Deeds	368,021
Tuolumne County	Tax Deeds	54,501
Ventura County	Tax Deeds	753,197
Yolo County	Tax Deeds	168,660
Yuba County	Tax Deeds	60,219

 

Tax Lien University, Inc. is an educational organization, and individual performance depends upon the individual skills, time availability, and dedication of each student. Testimonials included may not represent typical results. Unique experiences and past performances do not guarantee future results. Tax Lien University, Inc. its owners, employees, and affiliates do not give investment or financial advice and are not licensed as brokers by or registered as advisors with any agency. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.

© 2011 Tax Lien University, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This Web site is not intended for residents of the UK or Canada.