Benton County has a list of Surplus and Tax-Title properties (listed by parcel number) that is maintained by the Real Property Manager. The County recently updated the Real Property Management policy which lays out the approved sales methods for both Surplus and Tax-Title properties.

Surplus Properties

County-owned surplus properties are parcels owned by the County, not acquired through tax foreclosure. Sales of surplus real property are conducted in accordance with Chapter 36.34 RCW. If you are an adjacent landowner to any of the parcels listed in this section and are interested in the private negotiation process to purchase surplus property, please reach out to the Commissioners' Office for further information.

Tax-Title Properties

Tax-Title properties are parcels that offered for auction at tax foreclosure sales, but not sold, and are deeded to the county. These parcels may be purchased through a Tax-Title sale from the County. Sales of tax-title property are conducted in accordance with Chapter 36.35 RCW and are subject to the same risks as tax foreclosure properties. Please direct any questions regarding auctions of Tax-Title properties to the Treasurer's Office for further information.