Per Colorado House Bill 24-1056, the Treasurer's Deed process has changed effective July 1, 2024.  Deeds will no longer be automatically issued to the lien holder, instead the option for Treasurer's Deed will be sold through an online public auction to the highest bidder.  This auction provides an opportunity for the property to be sold at fair market value as determined by bidding. At the conclusion of the auction, the lien holder will have the option to redeem for the auction purchase price if they would like to take ownership of the property. An informational brochure is available here.

The only person(s) who may apply for the option for Treasurer's Deed is the holder of the Tax Lien Certificate, and the option is only available for real property; at this time mobile/manufactured homes are excluded from the process.

For a diagram of the new process, please click here.

How Do I Apply?

1. Please contact the Treasurer's Civil Deputy in charge of Treasurer's Deeds at (970) 498-7029 or email us with your tax sale certificate number to request an application. To view a sample of our application please click here.
2. Return the completed application and the $1,000 application fee to our office at 200 West Oak St., Suite 2100, Fort Collins, CO 80521.
   • The application fee is a title expense which includes:  title commitment and policy, advertising charges, mailing fees, posting fees, auction expenses, and any additional charges accrued in procedures by statute for issuance of a Treasurer's Deed.
   • If you are returning more than one application, please include a separate check for each application fee.
3. The Treasurer's Deed process takes approximately five to six months, given no unforeseen problems. The auction takes place four months (120 days), after the first date of advertising. Advertising is initiated as soon as the title commitment and certified mailing to legally interested parties are complete.
4. The auction for Treasurer's Deed will take place if redemption is not made prior to the execution date. The Treasurer's Deed is recorded with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.
5. Current Treasurer's Deed newspaper postings.

Things To Remember

• The Treasurer's Deed will not be issued until all subsequent property tax liens are paid in full.
• A Treasurer's Deed is an unmarketable title for seven years. You may deed the property to another individual; however, you may not warrant the title. Please contact an attorney or title company for further information. The Treasurer's Office is unable to advise you in this matter.
• If the certificate is redeemed prior to deed issuance, you will receive your investment, interest, and your application fee in full. Premium bids are not included in redemption, and no interest is earned on the application fee.
• Upon completion of the auction for a certificate of option for Treasurer's Deed, you will receive your investment, interest, and application fee in full.  Alternately, you may choose to take ownership of the property for the auction purchase price.