Minnesota § 282.012 - PRIOR OWNER MAY PURCHASE; CONDITIONS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 282.012 — PRIOR OWNER MAY PURCHASE; CONDITIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 282.012. PRIOR OWNER MAY PURCHASE; CONDITIONS
At least one week before the date of sale, the person who was the owner of any included parcel when it forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes, or the person's heirs, successors or assigns or any person to whom the right to pay taxes on such lands was given by statute, mortgage, or other agreement, may purchase the parcel. The purchase price is the greater of (1) the appraised value of the parcel, or (2) the sum of all delinquent taxes and assessments, computed under section 282.251, together with penalties, interest, and costs, that accrued or would have accrued if the parcel had not forfeited to the state. The purchaser's title and right is conditioned upon the primary use as designated by the resolution of the county board. The right of the purchaser to purchase shall be evidenced by the purchaser's duly verified written application showing the qualifications required by this section and filed with the county auditor.
History:
1947 c 496 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1992 c 511 art 2 s 28
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 282.012
What does Minnesota Statutes § 282.012 cover?
Section 282.012 ("PRIOR OWNER MAY PURCHASE; CONDITIONS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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