One of the methods available to collect delinquent real estate taxes under the Code of Virginia is the judicial sale process, also referred to as a bill in equity, where delinquent real estate parcels and improvements are sold. The Code of Virginia 58.1-3965 instructs the Treasurer to commence with the sale of real property that are delinquent for more than 2 years as of December 31st.

The Treasurer's office reviews property with delinquent taxes to determine which parcels may be subject to sale. Inclusion on this list does not automatically subject the parcels for sale. The judicial sale process can take several months and during this period the Treasurer’s office works closely with the City’s contract legal firm to assist property owners to redeem their property prior to the sale by paying all taxes, penalties, interest and costs in order to remove the property from the sale list.

2019 Judicial Sale Scheduled

A Judicial Sale for Delinquent Properties is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 9:00 AM. in the Community Room, at the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. 

• Woltz and Associates will conduct the Real Estate Auction
• To view parcels that are being offered for sale, CLICK HERE

For Further Information
Please contact the City of Salem Treasurer's Office (540)375-3024.