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Loudoun County auction guide
Loudoun County's October 23, 2026 judicial tax sale was postponed, with one property removed. No replacement date is posted. Sales are conducted by a Special Commissioner and require Circuit Court confirmation.
Court approval
The Special Commissioner may withdraw a property or declare no sale after the final bid. Sale-day announcements override earlier written or verbal terms. Properties are advertised in a local newspaper for four weeks.
Registration and deposit
Register with county staff before bidding and show funds for the deposit advertised for each parcel. Deposits must be cash, cashier's check or certified check. Written bids may replace attendance; they must include the deposit and certification that the bidder owns no Loudoun property with delinquent taxes. Written bids stay sealed until the auction.
Final payment and title
The balance is due within 30 days after court confirmation. Properties are sold as-is, without warranties, and the sale is not conditional on obtaining title insurance. Investigate title before bidding. Recording costs are the buyer's responsibility; personal property is excluded.
Postponement and surplus
Check the county page for a new date after the October 23 postponement. Excess proceeds are held by the Circuit Court Clerk under a separate process.
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.