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Imperial County auction guide
Imperial County sells tax-defaulted property through online auctions. Its February 2026 notice explains registration, deposits and payment; those terms need checking against the next sale's notice.
Online bidding
The February 2026 notice names Bid4Assets as the auction platform and gives a bidding start time. It also notes that most public libraries have computer workstations.
Registration and deposit
That notice requires registration before a stated deadline and a refundable platform deposit, applied to the purchase price. Check the next notice for its deposit amount and registration cutoff.
Research and final payment
Bidders are responsible for researching properties. The February notice required full payment and deed-vesting information within 48 hours after the sale. That deadline applied to the earlier sale; use the next notice's instructions for any future bid.
Sale changes and redemption
The notice allows postponement by public declaration, rescheduling within its stated period and re-offering unsold parcels at a lower minimum. It also sets the redemption cutoff and accepts cash, cashier's check or money order for redemption. No upcoming sale date is confirmed here.
Official references
Schedules and procedures can change. This guide summarizes the cited sources; the county’s current auction notice controls the requirements for a particular sale.