09/28/2026
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2026
Montgomery County Tax Sale Scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th
Montgomery County will hold its annual Tax Sale on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Memorial Hall in Independence, Kansas. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., and the auction will begin at 9:30 a.m.
New This Year: Bidder Pre-Registration
New this year, individuals interested in participating in the Tax Sale may pre-register at the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office in Independence.
Pre-registration will only be available at the Independence Treasurer’s Office. Individuals will not be able to pre-register at the Coffeyville location.
To pre-register, prospective bidders must:
Bring a valid driver’s license.
Complete and sign the required affidavit.
Be checked for delinquent taxes prior to the auction.
All registered bidders will be checked for delinquent taxes before the date of the Tax Sale. Individuals with delinquent taxes will not be permitted to pick up a bidder number or participate in the auction.
Pre-registration is intended to make the morning of the Tax Sale more efficient. Individuals who do not pre-register should plan to arrive early on October 6th to complete the required registration process before the auction begins.
Payment Requirements
Successful bidders may pay by:
Cash
Cashier’s check
Personal check with a letter of credit from their financial institution
Buyers paying by personal check must provide the required letter of credit from their bank. The letter of credit from the financial institution must be dated no more than one day prior to the sale date of October 6th.
In addition to the purchase price, buyers will be responsible for a $21 recording fee for each parcel purchased. This fee covers the registration of the deed.
Property Redemption Deadline
Property owners who have a property included in the Tax Sale have until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, to redeem the property prior to the sale.
Property owners with questions regarding the redemption process or the amount required to redeem their property should contact the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office as soon as possible and should not wait until the deadline.
Tax Sale Property List
The list of properties included in the Tax Sale was published in the Independence Reporter on:
Saturday, September 5th
Saturday, September 12th
Saturday, September 19th
Individuals interested in determining the location of a parcel or who have questions regarding parcel locations may contact the Montgomery County Appraiser’s Office at 620-330-1050. The Appraiser’s Office is located on the first floor of the Montgomery County Courthouse at 217 E. Myrtle Street, Independence, KS 67301.
Questions & Pre-Registration
For questions regarding the Tax Sale or bidder pre-registration, please contact or visit:
Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office – Independence
217 E. Myrtle Street, 1st Floor
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: 620-330-1100
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery County encourages anyone interested in participating in the Tax Sale to review the published property list, take advantage of the new pre-registration option, and familiarize themselves with the payment requirements before the October 6th auction.
Property owners whose property is included in the Tax Sale are also encouraged to contact the Treasurer’s Office promptly if they intend to redeem their property before the October 5th deadline.
