November 18 Tax Lien Sale will auction delinquent real estate taxes for 2009 in Garfield County

The number of properties in Garfield County with delinquent in taxes has risen by approximately 30% since this time last year. This year 912 tax liens have been advertised for the sale, while in 2009, 663 tax liens were advertised. This year’s tax lien sale is November 18, at 9:30 am in the Garfield County Administration Building, Room 100. Doug Britten will be the auctioneer. “People are coming in daily to catch up on their taxes prior to the sale,” said Georgia Chamberlain, Garfield County treasurer. “Last year 282 tax liens or approximately 43% of the tax liens listed were