Auction Radar: Aug 31 - Sep 21, 2026 - Mississippi and Wyoming Lead, 10 Verified Sales
About this article: “Marcus” is TaxLienSimple's educational narrator. First-person stories and dollar examples are illustrative scenarios written to explain real tax-sale concepts — they are not the personal trading history of a specific investor. Rate and legal information is sourced separately to official statutes and government records (see About and each guide's citations).
TL;DR
- →Mississippi's DeSoto and Jackson counties both start sales on Monday, August 31, 2026.
- →Wyoming's Natrona County holds an online lottery drawing on September 3, 2026.
- →Indiana's Lake County sale runs Friday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
- →Pennsylvania's Bucks and Chester counties hold upset tax sales on September 15 and 21, 2026.
Mississippi Kicks Off the Period
Two Mississippi counties start their tax sales on Monday, August 31, 2026. DeSoto County's sale is the last Monday in August, per the county's stated annual rule. Jackson County's sale also begins that day and runs online for 5 to 7 days until all delinquent parcels sell. If you are interested in Mississippi tax deeds, these two sales are your first opportunities in this window.
September Begins with Wyoming and Indiana
Wyoming's Natrona County holds an online lottery drawing on September 3, 2026. This is a tax lien sale, and the lottery determines the order in which bidders select properties. Indiana's Lake County tax lien sale runs from Friday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 8, 2026. That gives you a long weekend to review the list and prepare your bids.
West Coast and Pennsylvania Sales
Washington's King County tax foreclosure sale is on September 9, 2026. California's Fresno County tax-defaulted sale is on September 10 and 11, 2026. On the East Coast, Pennsylvania's Bucks County upset tax sale is on September 15, 2026, and Chester County's upset tax sale is on Monday, September 21, 2026. These are tax deed sales, so you are bidding on the property itself.
Indiana and Tennessee Round Out the Window
Indiana's Allen County tax lien sale is on September 16, 2026. Tennessee's Montgomery County tax sale is on September 17, 2026. Both are single-day events, so mark your calendar and complete your due diligence beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this Auction Radar edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tax lien sale and a tax deed sale?↓
In a tax lien sale, you buy the right to collect the delinquent taxes plus interest. In a tax deed sale, you buy the property itself. The type of sale is indicated in the county listing.
How do I participate in an online sale?↓
Each county has its own process. You typically need to register on the county's designated auction platform, possibly submit a deposit, and then follow the instructions for bidding. Check the specific county's sale page for details.
What is an upset sale in Pennsylvania?↓
An upset sale is a tax sale where the minimum bid is the amount of back taxes, interest, and costs. If no one bids higher, the property is sold to the county or the highest bidder.
Can I inspect properties before bidding?↓
Most counties allow you to research properties online, but physical inspection may be limited. It is your responsibility to do due diligence. Some counties provide property lists and photos on their websites.
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