Merced County, California Delinquent Tax List 2026
Merced County, California Tax Sale 2026: 46 parcels published by the county for this sale.
Merced County, California has not yet announced its next tax sale date -- the most recent cycle has closed and the next one has not opened.
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Merced County delinquent list: 46 parcels published
Source: GovEase public parcel list, 2026 Merced County Tax Deed Auction, retrieved 2026-09-25A sample of what the county has published for this sale. The full list, with map, filters, CSV export and a property report on any parcel, is in the member research view.
Years tracked: 2026 (1 list). 2026: 46 parcels. Each year's Merced County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.
| Parcel | Opening bid |
|---|---|
| 070-260-021-000 | $5,624,693 |
| 070-260-018-000 | $2,871,108 |
| 070-260-006-000 | $2,602,281 |
| 083-210-009-000 | $1,224,344 |
| 078-200-061-000 | $689,249 |
| 078-280-021-000 | $652,152 |
| 083-210-040-000 | $568,353 |
| 078-280-009-000 | $149,673 |
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| Status | Not yet announced |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | Not yet announced (the 2026 Merced County Tax Deed Auction list is open on GovEase; the Tax Collector publishes the bidding dates with the notice of sale) |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax deed |
| Platform | GovEase (online at liveauctions.govease.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-17 |
46 parcels on file for Merced County
No sale date is set right now. These are the parcels most recently listed by the county or its auction platform, including certificates offered over the counter where the county sells them that way; the next sale list appears here as soon as it is posted.
46 deeds. Opening bids run $3,815 to $5,624,693. Pro members research each parcel before the sale: a property report with the assessed value, the owner of record, liens on title and the county's own data, 25 reports a month, plus alerts the day Merced County changes this date.
Merced County at a glance
Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.
This is one tracked sale cycle. For Merced County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Merced County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: Merced County's official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced (the 2026 Merced County Tax Deed Auction list is open on GovEase; the Tax Collector publishes the bidding dates with the notice of sale)
Time: Not stated by the official source we checked.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Bidders register on liveauctions.govease.com and apply for the Merced County sale before bidding opens; the Tax Collector approves registrations and typically requires a deposit before the auction. The GovEase listing we checked did not publish the registration deadline or deposit amount.
Statutory basis
Cal. Rev. & Tax Code 3691 et seq.
The county Tax Collector auctions tax-defaulted property (delinquent 5 years) -- a deed sale, usually online in spring. Redemption ends the last business day before the sale; no post-sale redemption (3707).
Sources — verified 2026-09-17
Merced County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Merced County, California tax sale?
Merced County, California has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.
What platform does the Merced County tax sale use?
Merced County, California runs its deed sale via GovEase (online at liveauctions.govease.com). Chapter 7 tax-defaulted land sale under California Revenue and Taxation Code 3691 et seq.: after five years of default the Tax Collector sells the property at public auction to the highest bidder, with the minimum bid set at the amount needed to redeem plus costs (3698.5). The buyer receives a tax deed; the former owner's right of redemption ends at the close of business on the last business day before the sale (3707), and any excess proceeds are held for claims by parties of interest (4675).
What is the redemption period and rate in Merced County, California?
None after the sale; redemption is cut off at close of business the day before the auction (Rev. & Tax. Code 3707) Rate/premium: Not applicable: a tax deed sale, not an interest-bearing lien; the buyer pays the winning bid and takes title by tax deed
How do I register for the Merced County tax sale?
Bidders register on liveauctions.govease.com and apply for the Merced County sale before bidding opens; the Tax Collector approves registrations and typically requires a deposit before the auction. The GovEase listing we checked did not publish the registration deadline or deposit amount.
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