Montana § 15-18-221 - Distribution Of Tax Deed Auction Proceeds
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 15-18-221 — Distribution Of Tax Deed Auction Proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-18-221. Distribution Of Tax Deed Auction Proceeds
Distribution of tax deed auction proceeds. (1) The county treasurer shall distribute the proceeds of a tax deed auction pursuant to 15-18-220 as provided in this section. (2) If the tax deed is purchased by a person other than the assignee, the county treasurer shall pay to the assignee: (a) the amount paid for the assignment of the tax lien, including delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs; and (b) all amounts paid pursuant to 15-18-219 (2). (3) Within 30 days of receiving payment from the purchaser of the tax deed, the county treasurer shall distribute surplus funds to the legal titleholder of record. The county treasurer shall process the surplus funds regardless of whether the legal titleholder is a resident of the state or not.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 15-18-221 cover?
Section 15-18-221 ("Distribution Of Tax Deed Auction Proceeds") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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