What this page shows: a specific sale date Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, Missouri Tax Sale
Confirmed sale date: August 24, 2026, 10:00 am (the fourth Monday in August, per the Jefferson County Collector)
Time: 10:00 am
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Property list
Registration deadline
Bid numbers are issued the week before the sale, up to 9:00 am the day of the sale; requires a notarized bidder affidavit (Missouri resident, 18+, no delinquent property taxes owed; out-of-state bidders must appoint a Missouri resident agent)
Statutory basis
RSMo Ch. 140
Each county Collector holds an annual Certificate of Purchase sale (statutory default: fourth Monday in August); 1-year general redemption at 10% per annum. Some counties (e.g. Jackson County) use a separate judicial foreclosure process under Ch. 141 instead.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
Jefferson County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Jefferson County, Missouri tax sale?
The next Jefferson County, Missouri tax sale is August 24, 2026, 10:00 am (the fourth Monday in August, per the Jefferson County Collector), 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 Jefferson County tax sale use?
Jefferson County, Missouri runs its lien sale via In-person auction, Assembly Room, Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro, MO. Missouri statutory certificate-of-purchase sale (RSMo 140.190): delinquent parcels (3+ years unpaid taxes) are auctioned to the highest bidder; the purchaser receives a Certificate of Purchase and must wait out the redemption period before receiving a Collector's Deed
What is the redemption period and rate in Jefferson County, Missouri?
1 year for first/second sale offerings; 90 days past notification for third-offering sales (RSMo 140.340, per Jefferson County Collector) Rate/premium: Verified per-county rate: on redemption, the tax-and-costs portion accrues simple interest at 10% per annum, and any subsequent taxes paid by the certificate holder accrue simple interest at 8% per annum (RSMo 140.100, per Jefferson County Collector FAQ); no interest accrues on surplus/premium bid amounts
How do I register for the Jefferson County tax sale?
Bid numbers are issued the week before the sale, up to 9:00 am the day of the sale; requires a notarized bidder affidavit (Missouri resident, 18+, no delinquent property taxes owed; out-of-state bidders must appoint a Missouri resident agent)