[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "when%20does%20san%20diego%20county%20tax%20assessor%20hold%20auction%20each%20year%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) holds its **annual online public auction** of tax-defaulted properties once usually in **March**. The most recent auction was held **March 13-18, 2026**. ([sdttc.com](https://www.sdttc.com/content/ttc/en/tax-collection/property-tax-sales.html?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s how the process works and what to expect:\n\n---\n\n### Key Annual Auction Timeline\n\n| Event | Approximate Dates (2026 Example) |\n|---|---|\n| **Auction period** | March 13-18 ([sdttc.com](https://www.sdttc.com/content/ttc/en/tax-collection/property-tax-sales.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Registration deadline for bidders** | March 5 by 5:00 PM ([sd-cash-buyer.com](https://www.sd-cash-buyer.com/blog/686-san-diego-properties-tax-auction-march-2026-cash-buyers?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Redemption deadline for property owners** | March 12 by 5:00 PM \u2013 last chance to pay what's due to avoid auction ([sd-cash-buyer.com](https://www.sd-cash-buyer.com/blog/san-diego-property-tax-auction-march-2026-686-properties-buyer-guide-seller-alternatives?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### Legal Basis & Conditions\n\n- Properties become subject to the power of sale for delinquent taxes if they\u2019ve been in default for **five or more years** under the county\u2019s adopted schedule. This applies to most real properties. ([sdttc.com](https://www.sdttc.com/content/dam/ttc/docs/taxcollection/Notice_Impending_Power_to_Sell_Tax_Defaulted_Property_May_20_27_and_June_3_2022.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n- For nonresidential commercial properties or properties with nuisance abatement liens, other shorter schedule (e.g., three years) may apply. ([sdttc.com](https://www.sdttc.com/content/dam/ttc/docs/taxcollection/Notice_Impending_Power_to_Sell_Tax_Defaulted_Property_May_20_27_and_June_3_2022.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check the exact dates for the **next upcoming auction** (e.g. for 2027) or when announcements will happen. Do you want those too?"
    }
]