Stairs lead to the second floor of the Lewis County Courthouse.
The Lewis County Treasurer’s Office has scheduled an online auction for properties in tax foreclosure for Jan. 25 at bid4assets.com.
Conducting the sale online exposes the sale to more buyers, according to a news release. Funds generated support essential county services, which can face budget shortfalls when tax bills go unpaid.
“Transitioning our tax sale process online is a natural step for Lewis County,” said Treasurer Arny Davis in a statement. “The reality is some of our tax-defaulted properties cannot sell at live auction. Exposing those properties to national buyers online gives the county a significantly better chance of returning them to productive use.”
Bidding opens at 8 a.m. Jan. 25 with more than 25 parcels available. Auctions close at staggered times starting 10 a.m. Jan. 26.
Bidders must create an account at Bid4Assets and pay a $535 deposit before they’re able to participate. Deposits are due by Jan. 19.
“We’re excited Lewis County has made the decision to take their tax foreclosure process online,” said Jesse Loomis, CEO of Bid4Assets. “Online sales are cheaper and easier, return more properties to tax rolls and generally bring higher prices.”
A list of properties is available at Bid4Assets’ website. The company conducts online tax foreclosure auctions for Washington counties including Benton, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Spokane, Thurston and Yakima counties.
