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A Primer on Tax Sales in the City of St. Louis, Missouri
An Overview of the Tax Sales Process
The City of St. Louis (as well as Kansas City) conduct their tax sales for property encumbered with delinquent real estate tax liens under the Municipal Land Reutilization Law.  The Municipal Land Reutilization Law is a powerful and effective tool to clear title to parcels.  Unlike tax sales conducted in other counties in the State of Missouri under the Jones Munger Act, tax sales under the Municipal Land Reutilization Law have three primary benefits: 
First, upon confirmation of the tax sale, title vests in the purchaser subject only to federal tax liens and utility rights of way.  That is, leases are terminated, state tax liens are extinguished, and deeds of trusts are canceled. Second, the confirmation process does not require a secondary suit to be filed such as a quiet title lawsuit to clear title or an unlawful detainer or ejectment action to obtain possession. Third, the confirmation process is efficient and relatively inexpensive with attorney's fees, appraisal fees, occupancy permit application fees, and recording fees typically being less than $1,750 per parcel. Step by Step Process
Step 1 - Obtain a Copy of the Notice of Sheriff's Sale:  The Sheriff for the City of St. Louis, Missouri, ... more

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