Sell a House When You're Behind on Property Taxes
Falling behind on property taxes is stressful, and the longer it goes, the more options narrow as the county moves toward a tax sale. ICT Propertunities buys Wichita-area homes as-is for cash and pays the back taxes at closing, so the lien is cleared without money out of your pocket. Get a written, no-obligation offer, usually the same day, or call or text (316) 665-6629.
Selling a tax-delinquent house, the clean way
Taxes paid at closing
Back taxes and liens are cleared from the sale proceeds, not your pocket.
Beat the deadline
A cash sale can close fast, which matters as a county tax sale approaches.
Any condition
We buy as-is, so a home you could not afford to keep up is fine.
Honest guidance
We will be straight about the numbers and your options either way.
Back taxes do not have to trap you
Property taxes have a way of snowballing. A missed year turns into penalties and interest, and eventually the county can move toward a tax sale of the property. It feels like a corner you cannot get out of, especially if the house also needs work you cannot afford. The reassuring part is that a sale settles the taxes the ordinary way: the title company pays the county out of the proceeds at closing, the lien is cleared, and whatever equity is left after the taxes and any mortgage goes to you.
Time is the thing that matters most
Exact tax-sale timelines and any redemption rights vary by county and by situation, so treat this as general information rather than a promise, and the county treasurer is the ground truth for your account. What is consistent is that the earlier you act, the more room you have. Until a tax sale actually happens you generally still own the home and can sell it. We can often close in as little as 7 to 14 days, which is what makes a cash sale useful when a deadline is bearing down. We are not attorneys and do not give tax or legal advice, but we can be the fast, simple part of a stressful situation.
How it works
Tell us about the property and roughly where the taxes stand. We look at it once, in person or by video, and hand you a written, no-obligation cash offer, usually the same day. You pick the closing date, a local title company handles the tax payoff and paperwork, and you are paid at closing with no commissions or fees. You do not fix anything, and you do not have to clear the taxes before you sell.
Get your free offer on a tax-delinquent house
Tell us about the property and roughly where the taxes stand. You will get a written, no-obligation cash offer, usually the same day, with the back taxes handled at closing.
- No fees, no commissions, no repairs
- A written offer, usually the same day
- You pick the closing date
Common questions
Can you buy if I owe back property taxes?
Yes. Unpaid property taxes are paid off at closing out of the sale proceeds through the title company, just like a mortgage. You do not have to clear them first.
What if the county has started a tax foreclosure?
Call us as soon as you can. Until a tax sale actually happens you generally still own the home and can sell it, but timelines vary by county, so the earlier we talk the more options you have.
Will the taxes come out of my pocket?
No. They come out of the sale proceeds at closing. If there is equity left after the taxes and any mortgage are paid, that is yours.
What if I owe more in taxes and liens than the house is worth?
Call anyway. We will be honest about the numbers, and if a sale will not solve it we can point you to resources, including the county treasurer about payment options.
How fast can you close?
Usually 7 to 14 days once you accept, which matters when a county deadline is approaching.
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