Invest in tax lien and tax deed properties the easy way

229 parcels total

Polk County, Iowa Tax Lien Sale 09/17/2026

The Polk County, Iowa tax lien sale is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM online. This auction includes 229 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $109,330.26.

Start 7-Day Trial for $1.99
Tax Sale Resources Standard Tier

Get Full Access to the Polk County Auction Data

Unlock deep intelligence for all 229 parcels with our special partnership rates.

500 Property Reports

15 AVM & MLS Comp Reports

2 Property Scope Reports

Polk County, Iowa · Sale Snapshot

September 17, 2026 Polk County Tax Lien Sale Information

Here are the essential details for the Polk County, Iowa tax lien sale. All information is sourced from Polk County records and verified by Tax Sale Resources. Use the schedule and venue details to plan your attendance, contact the treasurer's office to confirm registration and payment requirements, and review the property mix below to gauge the opportunities available.

Auction Schedule

The sale begins at 08:00 AM on September 17, 2026.

Sale Starting

September 17, 2026

Start Time

08:00 AM

Location

This is an online auction.

Online auction

Iowa

Contact Info

Mary Maloney is the Polk County Treasurer; reach the office at 515.286.3060 or treasurer.treas@polkcountyiowa.gov.

Treasurer

Mary Maloney

515.286.3060

Auction Metrics

The 229 parcels carry a combined opening bid of $109,330.26, an average of about $477 per parcel.

Aggregate Sale Amount

$109,330.26

Total Parcels

229

Polk County Tax Lien sale parcel map

Vacant Land (General)11

Residential (General) (Single)6

Miscellaneous (General)3

Heavy Industrial (General)1

Start 7-Day Trial for $1.99

Parcel locations are concentrated around Iowa.

Polk County, Iowa · Sale Guide

About the Sale and How to Participate

Learn how this sale works, how to participate, and the key terms to understand before bidding.

About This Sale

This September 17, 2026 Polk County, Iowa tax lien sale includes 229 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $109,330.26. The properties are located in and surrounding communities, including ZIP codes 50320-. Tax Sale Resources tracks Polk County sales using data sourced from county records.

How to Participate

  1. Subscribe and review the available parcels

    Subscribe to the Tax Sale Resources Research Platform, browse the 229 properties included in this sale, and use the enhanced property, title, lien, and market data to evaluate whether any of the parcels align with your investment strategy and risk profile.

  2. Review the auction requirements

    Review the bidder registration process, deposit requirements, accepted payment methods, and payment deadlines before participating. If you have questions about the sale requirements, contact the Polk County Treasurer's Office.

    Contact
    Mary Maloney
    Phone
    515.286.3060
    Email
    treasurer.treas@polkcountyiowa.gov
  3. Attend the auction

    The Polk County Tax Lien sale is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM. Review the official auction instructions before the sale to confirm how to register, access the auction platform, and place bids.

Key Terms

Opening bid

The minimum bid amount listed for each parcel in this sale.

Aggregate opening bid

The combined opening bids across all 229 parcels ($109,330.26 for this Polk County sale).

Polk County, Iowa · FAQs

Polk County (Tax Lien) Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Polk County, Iowa Lien sale on September 17, 2026. For parcel-level detail — including verified title and lien data for all 229 properties — a Tax Sale Resources subscription unlocks the full sale.