Last updated October 25, 2026
Behind on property taxes in Minnesota?
When property taxes go unpaid long enough, a Minnesota property can forfeit to the state, and the family can lose much more than the taxes owed. ARCH Relief buys tax-delinquent properties in Hennepin County and across the Twin Cities, and the back taxes are paid off when the sale closes.
Does this sound like your situation?
- The county sent a delinquent tax or forfeiture notice.
- The owner passed away and nobody kept up with the taxes.
- The taxes are more than the family can catch up on right now.
- The house needs work the family can't afford to do.
- Several relatives share the property and nobody is taking the lead.
- You're not sure how much is owed or what the deadline is.
How the timeline works
Minnesota gives property owners a period of time to pay delinquent taxes before a property forfeits. How long depends on the type of property and the county's schedule, and the county's notices list the dates that apply to you.
The timeline matters, so the sooner you call, the more choices your family usually has. In the first conversation we'll look at the county record with you and explain where things stand.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, talk with a licensed Minnesota attorney.
What working with us looks like.
- 1
We check the county record
How much is owed, how many years are delinquent and the dates on the county's notices.
- 2
We make a written offer
Based on the property's value and situation, with the back taxes accounted for.
- 3
We handle the details
Licensed attorneys and a title company work through any probate, title or county steps, at our cost.
- 4
Taxes are paid at closing
The delinquent taxes are paid off through the closing, and you receive what was agreed in writing.
No out-of-pocket costsWe cover the title, probate and county costs.
Everything in writingEvery term is on paper before you sign.
No pressureYou can say no at any step.
Common questions.
Don't see your question? Call (763) 313-8891 and we'll talk it through.
Our property is facing tax forfeiture. Is it too late?
Often there are still options before the county's deadline, and sometimes after. The timeline matters, so the sooner you call, the more choices your family usually has.
Can you help if the owner passed away and the taxes are behind?
Yes. Tax problems and inherited property often show up together. We coordinate both with licensed attorneys and a title company.
Do we have to pay the back taxes before selling?
No. When we buy the property, the delinquent taxes are paid off at closing. You don't pay them out of pocket.
What if the property already forfeited?
Minnesota's rules on what former owners may be able to recover have changed in recent years. Talk with the county or a licensed attorney about your situation, and feel free to call us as well.
Tell us about the property.
Request a confidential review. Leave your name and number, and a member of our team will call you back.
- Phone(763) 313-8891
- Business address601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1050, Minnetonka, MN 55305
