Tax-forfeited properties are parcels on which delinquent property taxes were not paid, title to the land and buildings was forfeited and title is now vested in the state of Minnesota. Dakota County manages the properties while in trust for the state. Following a review period per Minnesota Statutes, these properties are classified and offered to the public at auction.
Public meeting on classification of tax-forfeited parcels
The Dakota Board of Commissioners will receive comments on the classification of tax-forfeited property as conservation or non-conservation at the regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2023, in the Dakota County Boardroom, Dakota County Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings.
Interested agencies, groups, or persons attending the meeting have the right to provide written or oral comments. 
See a list of tax-forfeited parcels.
Prior to the public meeting, written comments may be addressed to:
Dakota County Property Taxation & Records
Tax-Forfeited Property
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Property sold “as is”
All property is sold "as is" and may not conform to local building and zoning ordinances. The County makes no warranty as to the condition of the soil or that the land is "buildable." All sales are final, and no refunds or exchanges are permitted.
Do your research before buying
The County recommends you thoroughly research any tax-forfeited parcels before purchase.
- For general land information, please go to
Property Information Search and enter the parcel identification number in the upper, left-hand corner without spaces or dashes.
- Most liens and mortgages, except federal and state tax liens, are canceled at the time of forfeiture. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify this information. Please contact Dakota County Property Records at 651-438-4597 for direction with checking if there are existing liens and mortgages.
- You will also need to
check environmental concerns for the property.
- To see if the property is buildable or for zoning questions, please check with the city or township the property located in the
City/Township Directory.
Contact counsel for legal issues
For specific legal issues, you should consider contacting your own legal counsel. Services of an attorney may be necessary to make the title marketable. You are advised to consult an attorney for advice specific to a particular parcel of land and your plans for it.
The following state statutes apply to tax-forfeited property: