The personal property Distraint sale is held annually at the Franklin County Courthouse, in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room. The last sale held was on December 10, 2009.

An updated list of the Personal Properties in Distraint will be available on this web page below at least 90 days prior to the sale. We also advertise in the Tri-City Herald at least 30 days prior to the sale. The advertisement will include a list of Mobile Home’s or other personal property still in Distraint and Public Notice of the sale date, time and place.
 

Payment for personal property can only be by cash, cashier's check, or money order. Three separate payments will be required; one for the Treasurer’s Office and the other two for the Auditor’s Office (one for recording and one for title transfer).  

The minimum bid will cover the amount of taxes owing plus interest, penalties and costs that have accrued; beyond that, the bidding may take the purchase price higher. The highest bidder will need to pay the full bid amount immediately following the sale. THERE WILL BE NO RECESS TO OBTAIN FUNDS.  

Immediately following the sale, the Treasurer's Office and Auditor’s office will complete a bill of sale and paperwork to transfer title. The Treasurer's Office will issue you a receipt when you pay the cashier at the sale. The receipt will show the purchaser's name, amount paid including a $5.00 bill of sale filing fee, parcel number, date, and type of payment.

The personal property sale is open for public bidding. There are no written (sealed) bids allowed. However, if you wish someone to bid on your behalf you may do so, but they must be present.  All persons interested in being listed on a Mobile Home title need to be present immediately following the sale.  

ALL SALES ARE FINAL