APRIL 2026

Upset Sale Process Begins April 1, 2026

Starting April 1, 2026, the upset sale process will begin for properties with two or more years of delinquent taxes that are not on a payment plan. To avoid additional fees, taxes must be paid in full or placed into a payment plan by the end of March.

Payment Plan Eligibility

Payment plans are available for owner-occupied properties that have not defaulted on a prior plan within the last three years. If a second payment plan defaults, the owner becomes ineligible for future plans on any property. Contact the office to discuss options.

Payment Methods

After April 1, 2026, personal or business checks will not be accepted for properties more than two years delinquent. Payments must be made via:

• Cash
• Certified Check
• Money Order

Fees Posted March 31, 2026

The following fees will be posted at the close of business on Tuesday, March 31, 2026:

• Prep of Sale fee: $25. 00 per property
• Electronic Database Search fee: $15. 00 per property
• Notice of Sale Mailer fee: $16. 00 per mailer sent to each interested party by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery
• Notice of Sale Posting fee: $30. 00 per property
• Notice of Personal Service fee: $30. 00 per attempt (2 attempts total) for owner-occupied properties
• Return & Claim Posting Notice fee: $30. 00 for each property where a signed green card was not returned to the Tax Claim Office

Judicial Sale Petition Advertisements

An advertisement will run weekly for three weeks in the Altoona Mirror and the Blair County Legal Bulletin. This ad lists parties who were not served with the Judicial Sale Petition. A hearing will be held after the third week. The cost of this advertisement is divided among the listed properties.

Bidder Registration

Judicial Sale Bidder Registration forms will be available on the website. All bidders must register prior to June 5, 2026.

Courthouse Holidays

• Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026