Ward County, North Dakota Delinquent Tax List 2026
Ward County, North Dakota Tax Sale 2026: 66 parcels published by the county for this sale.
Ward County, North Dakota has confirmed a deed sale for November 17, 2026 (third Tuesday in November).
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Ward County delinquent list: 66 parcels published
Source: Ward County Auditor, Foreclosure Properties for Sale, retrieved 2026-09-17A 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: 66 parcels. Each year's Ward County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.
| Address | Opening bid |
|---|---|
| 0 *UNASSIGNED MINOT, ND 58701 | $1,268,435 |
| 0 *UNASSIGNED MINOT, ND 58701 | $749,661 |
| 0 *UNASSIGNED MINOT, ND 58701 | $705,853 |
| Parcel MI02D860100020 | $88,733 |
| 5 SW 43RD AVE | $33,590 |
| 5 SW 43RD AVE | $33,590 |
| 5 SW 43RD AVE | $33,590 |
| 5 SW 43RD AVE | $32,440 |
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| Status | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | November 17, 2026 (third Tuesday in November) |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax deed |
| Platform | Ward County Auditor/Treasurer's Office, in-person public auction -- Minot, ND |
| Last verified | 2026-07-16 |
66 parcels on file for Ward 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.
66 deeds. Opening bids run $177 to $1,268,435. 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 Ward County changes this date.
Ward 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 Ward County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Ward County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: a specific sale date Ward 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.
Confirmed sale date: November 17, 2026 (third Tuesday in November)
Time: Not stated by the official source we checked.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Not stated by the official source we checked.
Statutory basis
N.D.C.C. Ch. 57-28 (57-28-13/15)
The county forecloses (~Oct 1) and takes a tax deed, then sells the tax-deeded land at an annual auction on the third Tuesday of November. Redemption ends before the county deed; none after the sale.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
Ward County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Ward County, North Dakota tax sale?
The next Ward County, North Dakota tax sale is November 17, 2026 (third Tuesday in November), 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 Ward County tax sale use?
Ward County, North Dakota runs its deed sale via Ward County Auditor/Treasurer's Office, in-person public auction -- Minot, ND. Public auction of county-owned tax-deeded property to the highest bidder -- the county takes title outright by foreclosure before the sale; there is no investor lien/certificate stage
What is the redemption period and rate in Ward County, North Dakota?
N/A after foreclosure completes -- statutory foreclosure occurs once taxes are 3 years delinquent, prior to the annual November auction Rate/premium: N/A -- deed state. Title vests in the county (foreclosure effective October 2) once real estate taxes remain unpaid for 3 years; the county then auctions the property itself
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