San Bernardino County Tax Sales
Owner review: Working examples checked October 26, 2026. Not released to members.
Next sale: not scheduled
The county auction platform says its next tax sale has not yet been scheduled. Registration is open year-round and is free.
Posted bidding process
- Deposit
- $5,000 plus a $40 nonrefundable fee by eCheck/ACH. Submit at least five full business days before bidding opens.
- Bid method
- Enter your maximum bid. The site bids for you up to that amount. A new leading bid in the last two minutes extends the auction.
- Final payment
- Pay in full within five business days after each auction day closes. Accepted methods: certified/cashier’s check, cash at the county office, or wire.
- Receive the deed
- The FAQ says deeds are recorded within 90 days after the sale closes.
- Property questions
- County office: 909-387-8308.
Open the county tools
Your buying steps
- Create a bidder account on the official auction platform.
- When a sale appears, open its property list and current terms.
- Add the names that should appear on your deed.
- Research each parcel and set your maximum bid.
- Fund the deposit on time, then enter your bid.
- Follow the sale’s final payment and deed instructions.
These are San Bernardino’s posted FAQ rules. Check the new event terms when the county schedules a sale. Source: county auction platform FAQ.