Wayne County Online Property Auction offers more than 25,000 residential, commercial properties and vacant lots

DETROIT - Over 25,000 properties will be offered for purchase, as Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz conducts the county’s online auction for tax foreclosed properties. “Foreclosure is the last resort when taxpayers will not or cannot pay their property taxes. If foreclosure is necessary I am required by state law to sell the property,” explained Treasurer Wojtowicz.

Residential and commercial properties, and vacant lots located throughout Wayne County are available to be sold. To be eligible to bid for properties, those interested must register and pay your deposit by September 10, 2015 at waynecountytreasurermi.com. Several of these properties will not be available in the October auction, so those interested are encouraged to participate now.

All bidders must register by submitting a $2,535 deposit which includes a $35 processing fee. Should a bidder be interested in bidding for multiple properties, a deposit of $10,035 is required. All deposits will be returned for non-winning bids. Winning bidders will be required to pay the 2015 summer taxes in addition to the bid amount before a deed is issued.

New state law will not allow participation by anyone who owes taxes or has blight violations on other properties. “By law the minimum bid for properties in the auction must include the unpaid taxes together with penalties and interest, and the cost of the foreclosure process. It is our goal to collect enough funds to continue supporting essential county services such as police and fire protection as well as schools for our children,” Treasurer Wojtowicz noted.

“In continuing to conduct the online auction we want to make sure the process is accessible to everyone who wants to participate and to increase much needed revenue for our local communities,” said Wojtowicz.

For further information, contact the treasurer’s office at 313-224-2864 or WCTauction@waynecounty.com.