How the Butler County sale works
- Sale type
- Tax lien
- How often
- Once a year
- Typical timing
- First Monday of March (statutory)
- Bidding
- Round-robin/rotation selection at face amount (14% interest); $25 registration typical
- Minimum bid
- Certificate face = delinquent taxes, interest and costs
- Payment
- Payment at sale
- What you receive
- Tax Sale Certificate
- Owner can redeem after the sale
- Yes
- Auction platform
- https://butlercountyne.gov/treasurer-office/public-tax-sale-information/
Nebraska rules that apply here
Nebraska is a tax lien state, governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§77-1801 et seq.. Owner redemption after the sale: Yes. Read the Nebraska overview →
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Questions about this sale
When is the next Butler County tax sale?
The next sale is expected march 2027 (expected). Month expected under the statutory schedule; the office has not published a date yet.
Is the Butler County sale a tax lien or a tax deed sale?
Butler County runs tax lien sales, administered by County Treasurer. What the winning bidder receives: Tax Sale Certificate.
Can the owner redeem after the Butler County sale?
Yes. Nebraska allows the owner to redeem after the sale within the statutory period (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§77-1801 et seq.).
How does bidding work in Butler County?
Round-robin/rotation selection at face amount (14% interest); $25 registration typical. Minimum bid: Certificate face = delinquent taxes, interest and costs. Payment: Payment at sale.