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Wayne County Foreclosure Auctions and Tax Sales

Who runs court and tax sales in Wayne County, MI · 3 government listings open · Data as of 10/30/2026

Foreclosure process
Nonjudicial
Tax sales
Tax deed
Official online sale sites
0
Contact the county
Open listings in county
3

Official sale sites for Wayne County

Bid, register and read sale terms only on these official sites

We have not confirmed an online sale site for this county yet

Sale notices are posted by the offices below, usually at the courthouse, in the local newspaper of record and on the county website.

Who runs foreclosure and tax sales in Wayne County

Based on Michigan law. Confirm details with the county office.

Foreclosure sales
Held by the county sheriff or a deputy (foreclosure by advertisement)
Process
Nonjudicial foreclosure
Tax sales
Tax deed sales by the county treasurer or the state
Schedule
Tax-foreclosed property auctions are usually held in the summer and fall.
Where to find notices
Wayne County courthouse postings, the local newspaper of record, and the county clerk, sheriff or treasurer website

Michigan mostly uses nonjudicial foreclosure under a power of sale in the deed of trust or mortgage, and the property is sold by the county sheriff or a deputy (foreclosure by advertisement). Michigan is generally a tax deed state: after taxes go unpaid long enough, the county treasurer or the state sells the property itself at auction.

Government listings in Wayne County

3 open, ending soonest first

Government listings near Wayne County

Within 150 miles, closest first

Source: GSA Auctions API, U.S. Treasury, IRS Auctions, USDA · Last updated 10/30/2026 · Distances are from the county center

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Frequently asked questions

Who holds foreclosure auctions in Wayne County?
Foreclosure sales in Wayne County are held by the county sheriff or a deputy (foreclosure by advertisement). Nonjudicial foreclosure is the main process in Michigan.
Does Wayne County sell tax liens or tax deeds?
Michigan is generally a tax deed state: after taxes go unpaid long enough, the county treasurer or the state sells the property itself at auction.