Treasurer's Deed Process Change

Per Colorado House Bill 24-1056, the Treasurer’s Deed process has changed effective July 1, 2024. Deeds will no longer be automatically issued to the lien holder. The Treasurer’s Deed will be sold through an online public auction to the highest bidder.

The opening bid will be the combined value of the amount owed to the tax lien holder and the treasurer’s fees and costs incurred such as the application deposit. This auction provides an opportunity for the property to be sold at fair market value as determined by bidding.

At the conclusion of the auction, the lien holder will have the option to redeem for the auction purchase price if they would like to take ownership of the property.

The only person(s) who may apply for the option for Treasurer’s Deed is the holder of the Tax Lien Certificate, and the option is only available to real property: at this time manufactured homes are excluded from the process. Legislature is working on a legal process that would address the certificate of ownership process for obtaining title for a manufactured home.

The Treasurer’s Deed will not be issued until all subsequent property tax liens are paid in full.

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Notices of Public Auctions

View notices of Public Auctions below.

2024

There are no notices of auction at this time.

2025

There are no notices of auction at this time.

Deed Application Process

Please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (719) 520-7900 or TRSWeb@ElPasoCo.com with your tax sale certificate number to request an application.

Return the completed application and $1,300 application fee to:

El Paso County Treasurer
1675 W. Garden of the Gods, Suite 2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  • The application fee is a title expense which includes: title ownership and encumbrance report, mailing fees, posting fees, auction expenses, and any additional charges accrued in procedures by statute for issuance of a Treasurer’s Deed.
  • If you are returning more than one application, please include a separate check for each application fee.

Deed Application Takeaways

  • The auction takes place 120 days (four months), after the first date of advertising. The advertising is initiated as soon as the title commitment and certified mailing to legally interested parties are complete.
  • The auction for Treasurer’s Deed will take place if redemption is not made prior to the execution date. The Treasurer’s Deed is recorded with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder.
  • The Treasurer’s Deed will not be issued until all subsequent property tax liens are paid in full and any additional costs accrued over the application fee paid.
  • The Treasurer’s Deed is an unmarketable title for seven years. You may deed the property to another individual; however, you may not warrant the title. Please contact an attorney or title company for further information. The Treasurer’s Office is unable to advise you in this matter.
  • If the certificate is redeemed prior to deed issuance, you will receive your investment, interest, and your application fee in full. Premium bids are not included in redemption, and no interest is earned on the application fee.
  • Upon completion of the auction for a certificate of option for Treasurer’s Deed, you will receive your investment, interest, and application fee in full. Alternately, you may choose to take ownership of the property for the auction purchase price.
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Essential Notes

  • The Treasurer’s Deed process takes approximately five to six months, given no unforeseen problems.
  • The auction takes place 120 days (four months), after the first date of advertising. The advertising is initiated as soon as the title commitment and certified mailing to legally interested parties are complete.
  • The auction for Treasurer’s Deed will take place if redemption is not made prior to the execution date. The Treasurer’s Deed is recorded with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder.
  • The Treasurer’s Deed will not be issued until all subsequent property tax liens are paid in full and any additional costs accrued over the application fee paid.
  • The Treasurer’s Deed is an unmarketable title for seven years. You may deed the property to another individual; however, you may not warrant the title. Please contact an attorney or title company for further information. The Treasurer’s Office is unable to advise you in this matter.
  • If the certificate is redeemed prior to deed issuance, you will receive your investment, interest, and your application fee in full. Premium bids are not included in redemption, and no interest is earned on the application fee.
  • Upon completion of the auction for a certificate of option for Treasurer’s Deed, you will receive your investment, interest, and application fee in full. Alternately, you may choose to take ownership of the property for the auction purchase price.