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.
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Polk County delinquent list: 253 parcels published
Source: Polk County IA Treasurer Delinquent Tax List, retrieved 2026-07-31A 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: 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 | Real Estate | $75,113 | 2026-06-15 |
| 713 SE 11TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50309-5228 | Real Estate | $20,372 | 2026-06-15 |
| 37 E GRAY ST | DES MOINES, IA 50315 | Real Estate | $16,770 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1331 13TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50314 | Real Estate | $12,974 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1300 SE 38TH ST | DES MOINES, IA 50317 | Real Estate | $1,117 | 2026-06-15 |
| 645 SE EWING ST | GRIMES, IA 50111-2083 | Real Estate | $804 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1112 FREMONT ST | DES MOINES, IA 50316-2942 | Real Estate | $744 | 2026-06-15 |
| 6901 SE 14TH ST | LOT 39 DES MOINES, IA 50320 | Real Estate | $701 | 2026-06-15 |
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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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We re-check Polk County's official source continuously. Watch this auction and we'll email you the day its next date is posted — plus reminders as the sale approaches.
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
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.
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