Polk County, Iowa Delinquent Tax List 2026
Polk County, Iowa Tax Sale 2026: 253 parcels published by the county for this sale.
Polk County, Iowa has not yet announced its next tax sale date -- the most recent cycle has closed and the next one has not opened.
Polk County tax sale list
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We also hold 253 parcels from Polk County's published lists, with addresses and parcel numbers. See the sample below.
Next sale: Not yet announced for the next cycle (last confirmed sale was 2026-06-15)
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Polk County, Iowa delinquent tax list: 253 properties from the last sale
Source: Polk County IA Treasurer Delinquent Tax List, retrieved 2026-07-31This sale has already been held. Below is the list exactly as the county published it, which is still the record of what went to sale and the usual starting point for working out what the next cycle will look like. Nothing here is available to buy today. The full 253 parcels, with a map, filters, CSV export and a report on any single parcel, are in the member research view.
Years tracked: 2026 (1 list). 2026: 253 parcels. Each year's Polk County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.
| Address | Type | Opening bid | Sale date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9600 HICKMAN RD | CLIVE, IA 50325 View | Real Estate | $75,113 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 713 SE 11TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50309-5228 View | Real Estate | $20,372 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 37 E GRAY ST | DES MOINES, IA 50315 View | Real Estate | $16,770 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 1331 13TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50314 View | Real Estate | $12,974 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 1300 SE 38TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50317 View | Real Estate | $1,117 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 645 SE EWING ST | GRIMES, IA 50111-2083 View | Real Estate | $804 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 1112 FREMONT ST | DES MOINES, IA 50316-2942 View | Real Estate | $744 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 6901 SE 14TH ST | LOT 39 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $701 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 4401 SE 14TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $592 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 5300 SE 1ST CT | LOT 20 DES MOINES, IA 50315 View | Real Estate | $351 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 275 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $267 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 802 E COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 114 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $242 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 607 SE EWING ST | GRIMES, IA 50111 View | Real Estate | $242 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 72 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $242 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 6930 NE 56TH ST | LOT 76 ALTOONA, IA 50009 View | Real Estate | $242 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 1012 E WALNUT ST | LOT 5 ELKHART, IA 50073 View | Real Estate | $225 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 116 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $225 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 6930 NE 56TH ST | LOT 61 ALTOONA, IA 50009 View | Real Estate | $221 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 3848 E 14TH ST | LOT 147 DES MOINES, IA 50313 View | Real Estate | $221 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 7085 SE BLOOMFIELD RD | LOT 192 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $219 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 171 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $208 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 290 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $196 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 6930 NE 56TH ST | LOT 31 ALTOONA, IA 50009 View | Real Estate | $192 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 322 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $192 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 6930 NE 56TH ST | LOT 6 ALTOONA, IA 50009 View | Real Estate | $190 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 4333 PARKRIDGE AVE | LOT 8 PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327 View | Real Estate | $190 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 162 ROGER ST | BERWICK, IA 50032 View | Real Estate | $187 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 52 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $181 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| Parcel 7924.34.126.023 View | Real Estate | $179 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 4325 E 29TH ST | LOT 118 DES MOINES, IA 50317 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 205 MILL ST SE | LOT 2 MITCHELLVILLE, IA 50169 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 7085 SE BLOOMFIELD RD | LOT 161 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 4210 E 14TH ST | LOT 41 DES MOINES, IA 50313 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 154 ROGER ST | BERWICK, IA 50032 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 128 ROGER ST | BERWICK, IA 50032 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 7085 SE BLOOMFIELD RD | LOT 73 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $170 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 2525 COUNTY LINE RD | LOT 208 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $167 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 7301 FLEUR DR | LOT 34 DES MOINES, IA 50321 View | Real Estate | $167 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 4325 E 29TH ST | LOT 71 DES MOINES, IA 50317 View | Real Estate | $167 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
| 7085 SE BLOOMFIELD RD | LOT 119 DES MOINES, IA 50320 View | Real Estate | $167 | 2026-06-15 (past sale) |
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| Status | Not yet announced |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | Not yet announced for the next cycle (last confirmed sale was 2026-06-15) |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax lien certificate |
| Platform | GovEase.com |
| Last verified | 2026-07-15 |
253 parcels on file for Polk 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.
253 liens. Opening bids run $3 to $75,113. 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 Polk County changes this date.
Polk 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 Polk County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Polk County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: Polk 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 for the next cycle (last confirmed sale was 2026-06-15)
Time: 8:00 AM start, closes approximately 11:00 AM.
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Property list
Registration deadline
2026 cycle: opens May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM; closes June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM, via GovEase only.
Statutory basis
Iowa Code Ch. 446/447
Annual tax sale statutorily set for the third Monday in June; bidders compete on the smallest percentage of the parcel they'll accept a lien against, not on interest rate -- the 2%/month (24%/year) rate is fixed by statute.
Sources, verified 2026-07-15
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Polk County tax sale, FAQ
When is the next Polk County, Iowa tax sale?
Polk County, Iowa 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 Polk County tax sale use?
Polk County, Iowa runs its lien sale via GovEase.com. Bid-down on undivided percentage interest: starts at 100%, bidders bid down in whole-percentage-point increments to as low as 1%; the bidder willing to accept the smallest percentage interest for paying the full delinquent-tax lien wins (Iowa Code 446.16). The 24%/year interest rate itself is fixed by statute, not bid down.
What is the redemption period and rate in Polk County, Iowa?
1 year 9 months from the sale date before a 90-day Notice of Right of Redemption may issue; 9 months for public-bidder-sale parcels (Iowa Code 447.9). Rate/premium: 2% per month (24% per annum), fixed by statute, not bid down (Iowa Code 447.1).
How do I register for the Polk County tax sale?
2026 cycle: opens May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM; closes June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM, via GovEase only.
What deposit is required for the Polk County tax sale?
Non-refundable $40 registration fee via GovEase, plus W-9/W-8BEN and Direct Deposit Authorization form. No separate percentage-based bid deposit stated by the official source.
What this page does not show
Everything above is the sale itself: the date, the platform, the statutory terms and the county's own sources, free and without an account. What it does not show is the property-level detail, or the 409 other county and city sales tracked alongside this one.
- The 253 parcels published for Polk County. Opening bids, addresses and assessed values, with the official source on each row. This page shows a sample.
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