Weber County Clerk‑Auditor reports 14 properties sold in 2026 tax sale after outreach

Andy McCray, of the Weber County Clerk‑Auditor’s office, told commissioners the office began the 2026 tax‑sale process earlier than required by state code and reduced an initial list of 123 properties down to 16 through outreach, with 14 sold at auction.

"we started at 123 properties on the list we were able through working with property owners, mortgage companies, and stuff like that we're able to get the list down to 16," McCray said, describing the office’s outreach by letter, phone and email.

Commissioner Gage confirmed the timeline for tax sales: "this is somebody that's been delinquent 5 years," noting the county must follow the state’s five‑year delinquency requirement before advancing properties to sale. McCray added that mortgage companies sometimes pay the delinquent amount and tag it to the mortgage, and that the office can grant extensions when owners meet certain criteria.

Officials framed the process as one aimed at preserving homeownership where possible. "Weber County does not want to sell those property. They want you to own as a property owner," Commissioner Gage said, while also acknowledging the county’s legal obligations under state law.

McCray thanked county employees and taxpayers for working with the Clerk‑Auditor’s office to resolve delinquencies and encouraged residents with questions to contact the office.

The update did not record any formal motions or votes; it was presented as an informational report to the Weber County Board of Commissioners.