Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land has announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Carroll and Madison counties on Wednesday, July 17.

The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, 207 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

“Regional auctions proved popular among our buyers last year, and we are continuing that process this year,” Land said in a news release announcing the auction date. “This allows bidders to attend the auction for multiple counties with the convenience of a single event.”

Auctions are conducted alphabetically by county. Prospective bidders can find the Public Auction Catalog on the Commissioner’s website at www. cosl.org. The catalog includes auction date, time and locations and a complete listing of parcels offered. Bidders should review the buyer’s guide and statutes governing sales before coming to auctions.

The website also includes an instructional video demonstrating how to research information about each parcel available for sale.

“We are reminding owners of tax-delinquent parcels that the redemption period changed in 2023,” Land said. “Parcels must be redeemed by 4 p.m. on the last business day before the sale date. We must receive the petition to redeem and the payment by that time.”

Auction sales are final, he emphasized: “Parcels sold at auction cannot be redeemed.”

Bidders must register for the auction before placing a bid. Purchases may be paid for with a business or personal check, or a credit or debit card.