What this page shows: a specific sale date Scott County's own official source has published. It is not a confirmed listing of which properties will be offered that date — always check the official property list. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Scott County, Iowa Tax Sale
Confirmed sale date: August 5, 2026 -- adjourned continuation of the 2026 Annual Tax Sale (regular sale was held June 15, 2026; a further adjourned date of October 7, 2026 also stands)
Time: 8:30 a.m. for the Annual Tax Sale on June 15, 2026 (Scott County Board Room); time for the August 5, 2026 adjourned sale not stated by the official source we checked.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Online registration at iowatreasurers.org ran May 8-June 7, 2026, required prior to June 8, 2026 for the June 15, 2026 Annual Tax Sale. A separate deadline for the August 5, 2026 adjourned sale is not stated by the official source we checked.
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 2026-07-16
Scott County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Scott County, Iowa tax sale?
The next Scott County, Iowa tax sale is August 5, 2026 -- adjourned continuation of the 2026 Annual Tax Sale (regular sale was held June 15, 2026; a further adjourned date of October 7, 2026 also stands), a specific date published by the county's own official source — not a guaranteed list of which properties will be offered that day.
What platform does the Scott County tax sale use?
Scott County, Iowa runs its lien sale via In-person live auction, Scott County Board Room, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa; bidder registration handled online via iowatreasurers.org. Bid-down auction: bidders bid down the ownership percentage they'll accept (95%, 90%, 80%...); ties broken by random selection; if only one bidder, awarded at 100% (Scott County 2026 Annual Tax Sale Rules)
What is the redemption period and rate in Scott County, Iowa?
1yr 9mo (Iowa Code ch. 447) Rate/premium: 2%/month = 24%/yr (Iowa Code ch. 446)
What deposit is required for the Scott County tax sale?
$35.00 non-refundable bidder registration fee per Tax I.D. Number, paid online at registration (Scott County 2026 Annual Tax Sale Rules).