Last Call To Register For San Diego County's Online Property Tax Auction

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County Treasurer Larry Cohen reminded those interested in the county's 2026 online property tax auction that the deadline to register is 5 p.m. Thursday.

This year's auction features more than 400 properties for sale and is for properties that have been in tax default for five or more years.

"We make every effort to reach defaulted property owners so they can keep their properties, but we are mandated by the California Revenue & Taxation Code to sell properties that have been in default over five years," Cohen said. "This year we have hundreds of properties that might be the perfect opportunity for a hopeful buyer. Our online system makes it simple to research and bid on a variety of properties across San Diego County."

Anyone can bid during the auction, which runs from May 8-13. To participate, bidders can register at sdttc.mytaxsale.com. They must also submit a refundable $1,000 deposit and a non-refundable $35 processing fee (some parcels may require a larger deposit).

"Potential bidders who want to receive email reminders about deadlines are encouraged to sign up for e-notifications at sdttc.com," Cohen said.

All sales are final, so it is a buyer-beware sale, officials said.

— City News Service