What this page shows: Dakota 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.
Dakota County, Minnesota Tax Sale
Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced -- Dakota County states no auction dates have been set for 2026.
Time: On auction day: bid-number registration 9:00-9:45 a.m., with bidding starting at 10:00 a.m. (specific date not yet set).
Get alerted the moment Dakota County confirms its next date
We re-check Dakota 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
Not stated by the official source we checked.
Statutory basis
Minn. Stat. Ch. 281/282
Delinquent property is forfeited to the state; the county then sells tax-forfeited land at/above appraised value. No lien certificates (the certificate process was abolished in 1997); redemption ends before forfeiture, none after the county sale.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
Dakota County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Dakota County, Minnesota tax sale?
Dakota County, Minnesota 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 Dakota County tax sale use?
Dakota County, Minnesota runs its deed sale via County-hosted, in-person public auction at the Dakota County Administration Center Boardroom, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN. Public auction for tax-forfeited land; unsold parcels become available over the counter at the Property Taxation office the next business day
What is the redemption period and rate in Dakota County, Minnesota?
Redemption ends at tax-judgment sale/forfeiture; none after (Minn. Stat. 281.17) Rate/premium: N/A -- tax-forfeited land sale; no investor lien certificate (Minn. Stat. ch. 281/282)