Service
Tax & LID Foreclosure Sale
General Information
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough obtains ownership by foreclosure for non-payment of taxes and special assessments (LID) by judicial clerk's deed. These parcels are only available when offered in a sale. These sales are "cash only"; there is no financing offered by the Borough. The former record owner can repurchase the parcel pursuant to Alaska Statute at any time prior to the sale of the property.
Dates
Bidder registration, parcel preview and sale information: Friday, May 1, 202
Bidding registration and parcel preview: Current – June 1, 2026
Bidding starts: May 18, 2026
Bidding ends: Noon (12:00 pm Alaska Standard Time) June 2, 2026
Location
Online Bidding at Public Surplus
Terms & Conditions
Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are tax foreclosure auctions held?
Once every year, with the possibility of having multiple sales a year, pending Assembly approval.
How can I be notified of an upcoming sale?
The Land & Resource Management Division of the Mat-Su Borough maintains an email notification list for land sales. If your email is on the list, you will receive an email on the day a sale opens. If you would like to be added to the notification list, send an email to LMD@matsugov.us or call 907-861-7869.
How did the Matanuska-Susitna Borough obtain ownership of these sale properties?
The Borough obtained the properties by foreclosure for non-payment of property and LIDs (Local Improvement District) taxes by judicial Clerk’s Deed.
Can the former record owner get the property back?
Yes, pursuant to Alaska Statutes, properties in the sale may be repurchased by the former record owner at any time prior to the sale of the property.
How are the properties sold?
Properties are offered first in a competitive sale. If they do not sell during the competitive sale they may be offered in future over-the-counter sales. All properties are sold “AS IS – WHERE IS”.
What is the sale process?
Terms and conditions may vary with each sale. Make sure to read the sale information carefully for each sale.
Do I have to be registered at the auction in order to bid?
Yes – all prospective bidders must register in person prior to placing a bid. Bids will not be accepted from an unregistered bidder.
When is sale information for tax foreclosure sales available?
Sale information will be made available to the public for at least 4 weeks prior to the sale date. The Borough will maintain an updated property sale list, however, at any point in time, properties may be pulled from the sale due to the former record owner exercising their repurchase rights. The most recent sale information will be available on this page during the time the sale is open.
Does the Borough offer financing for tax foreclosed properties?
No. All tax and LID sales are cash only; there is no financing offered by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for these properties.
How do buyer(s) pay for the purchased property?
Payment in full is required by the deadline set in the sale’s terms and conditions. A money order, cashiers check, or cash are the only types of payment that the Borough will accept for a tax foreclosed property.
What kind of deed will I get?
Payment in full is required by the deadline set in the sale’s terms and conditions. A money order, cashiers check, or cash are the only types of payment that the Borough will accept for a tax foreclosed property.
How do buyer(s) pay for the purchased property?
Payment in full is required by the deadline set in the sale’s terms and conditions. A money order, cashiers check, or cash are the only types of payment that the Borough will accept for a tax foreclosed property.
What kind of deed will I get?
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s interest in all properties shall be conveyed, without warranty, by a Tax & LID Sale Deed. The Tax & LID Sale Deed is a quit claim deed issued to buyers purchasing a Borough tax or LID foreclosed property. The Tax & LID Sale Deed only transfers whatever interest the Borough has in the property to the winning bidder at the time of the sale.
How do I get title insurance?
If you want title insurance, you will need to speak with a title company. The Borough does not guarantee clear title of any tax foreclosed property.
Are other land sales offered by the Borough besides the tax foreclosure auction?
Yes, for other Borough land sales please see the page Land Sales.
What if the property is occupied?
If there are occupants on the property, it is the winning bidder’s responsibility to commence an eviction process and/or otherwise resolve the issue with the occupant(s). This is a civil matter, and the winning bidder may wish to seek legal advice, as the Borough assumes no responsibility or liability and provides no assistance, financial or otherwise, in terminating or otherwise resolving occupancy issues.
What if there is junk/trash or an open code compliance case on the property?
The winning bidder will need to work with the Borough’s Code Compliance division to address any code violations that are on the property.