Sheriff's Sales

West Virginia law requires the Sheriff to offer for sale at the courthouse real estate property for which taxes are delinquent.  The Sheriff also may be commanded to offer for sale properties on which mortgages are delinquent.

Property owners who are delinquent in payment of real estate taxes may find their properties listed for sale by the Sheriff, who is required to enforce collection.  A list of properties on which taxes are delinquent is published each November in the Moorefield Examiner and on the Hardy County Sheriff's website.

Owners whose properties are sold to satisfy tax liens may redeem their within the specified time upon satisfaction of certain requirements.

Properties on which mortgages are in default and that are scheduled for sale are advertised in the classified advertising section of the Moorefield Examiner.

Anyone contemplating purchasing property at Sheriff's sales should first seek appropriate legal advice.

Need More Information?

If you have questions regarding property sales to satisfy tax liens, you may contact Laura Snyder, Chief Tax Deputy, or other tax staff  in the Sheriff’s Office.

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