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Yellowstone County, Montana Delinquent Tax List

Yellowstone County, Montana Tax Sale: 777 parcels published by the county for this sale.

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Yellowstone County delinquent list: 777 parcels published

Source: Yellowstone County Treasurer, delinquent real estate taxes export (updated twice daily), retrieved 2026-09-17

A 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: 777 parcels. Each year's Yellowstone County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.

ParcelOpening bid
A30687$119,771
D01347$45,474
D00598$42,720
C11674C$28,217
A38068$26,480
A38067$19,847
A00367$18,417
A28736C$16,915

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StatusNot yet announced
Next possible dateNot yet announced (lien attaches first working day of August; assignments follow)
Property listPosted by official source (see link below)
Sale typeTax lien certificate
PlatformYellowstone County Treasurer (assignment process)
Last verified2026-07-15

777 parcels on file for Yellowstone 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.

777 liens. Opening bids run $5 to $119,771. 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 Yellowstone County changes this date.

Yellowstone County at a glance

TaxLienSimple Index
42/100
Tier D
Median home value
$289,300
US Census ACS
Median gross rent
$1,055/mo
US Census ACS
Vacancy rate
6.0%
69.5% owner-occupied
Population
165,524
+5.9% over 5 years
Median real-estate taxes
$2,556/yr
US Census ACS

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 Yellowstone County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Yellowstone County tax sale hub.

What this page shows: Yellowstone 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 (lien attaches first working day of August; assignments follow)

Time: Annual cycle; primary-assignment lottery historically late August.

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Property list

Sale type
lien
Auction platform
Yellowstone County Treasurer (assignment process)
Bidding method
NOT a competitive auction: the county becomes the lienholder, and an investor takes a lien by ASSIGNMENT -- pay the delinquency + mail statutory notice to the owner (Mont. Code Ann. 15-17-323). Contested parcels resolved by lottery.
Statutory maximum rate
5/6 of 1% per month (10% per annum) plus a 2% penalty (Mont. Code Ann. 15-16-102)
Redemption period
3 years from the lien's attachment (2 years for certain vacant subdivided lots) before the assignee may apply for a tax deed (Mont. Code Ann. 15-18-111)
Deposit requirement
$50 assignment fee per lien (added to the redemption cost); pay the full delinquency to take the assignment.

Registration deadline

Submit assignment forms + certified-mail proof + payment by the county's late-August deadline.

Statutory basis

Mont. Code Ann. Title 15, Ch. 16/17/18

Not a competitive auction: the county becomes the tax lienholder, and an investor takes a lien by ASSIGNMENT (pay the delinquency + notify the owner). 10%/yr plus a 2% penalty; ~3-year redemption.

Sources — verified 2026-07-15

Yellowstone County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Yellowstone County, Montana tax sale?

Yellowstone County, Montana 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 Yellowstone County tax sale use?

Yellowstone County, Montana runs its lien sale via Yellowstone County Treasurer (assignment process). NOT a competitive auction: the county becomes the lienholder, and an investor takes a lien by ASSIGNMENT -- pay the delinquency + mail statutory notice to the owner (Mont. Code Ann. 15-17-323). Contested parcels resolved by lottery.

What is the redemption period and rate in Yellowstone County, Montana?

3 years from the lien's attachment (2 years for certain vacant subdivided lots) before the assignee may apply for a tax deed (Mont. Code Ann. 15-18-111) Rate/premium: 5/6 of 1% per month (10% per annum) plus a 2% penalty (Mont. Code Ann. 15-16-102)

How do I register for the Yellowstone County tax sale?

Submit assignment forms + certified-mail proof + payment by the county's late-August deadline.

What deposit is required for the Yellowstone County tax sale?

$50 assignment fee per lien (added to the redemption cost); pay the full delinquency to take the assignment.

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