Surplus Property
Last updated 10-6-2026
Oregon Counties with Property Auctions Scheduled.
October 12, 2026, Multnomah County Sheriff's Auction
October 15, 2026, Lincoln County Sheriff's Auction
November 5, 2026, Linn County Sheriff's Auction
COLUMBIA COUNTY: A Columbia County Sheriff's Auction is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, 901 Port Ave. St. Helens, Oregon
More information pertaining to the Auction Bid Items will be posted here on or before October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Columbia County takes title to tax foreclosure properties in October or November each year.
Tax-foreclosed properties are administered in accordance with County Policies and Procedures dated October 12, 2016.
The County’s surplus property inventory identifies properties you can purchase from the County. If the property is worth more than $15,000 or is a buildable lot, the County will sell it at a Sheriff’s sale. If a property is worth less than $15,000 and is not buildable, the County can dispose of it through a publicly noticed private sale. Properties offered at a Sheriff’s sale that receive no bids can also be sold through a private sale. The next Sheriff’s sale is not currently scheduled.
If you are interested in a tax foreclosed/surplus property
- * View the list of Currently Available Properties. Columbia County has NO available properties at this time. Please check back later.
- * View the Property by Tax Account Number on the Columbia County Map Tool
- * Complete the Surplus Property Purchase Inquiry Form
Tax foreclosure property sale proceeds are distributed in accordance with ORS 275.275 (Distribution of Proceeds).
Note: Please do not attempt to contact county staff with inquiries directly unless special circumstances justify a direct contact (e.g., the circumstances associated with a foreclosed property are causing harm to your property).
We will file and process inquiries in accordance with the revised sales procedures.