When and where are Bucks County sheriff sales held?
| Item | Bucks County rule |
|---|---|
| Day and time | Second Friday of each month, 11:00 AM; registration opens at 10:00 AM |
| Place | Commissioner's Meeting Room, Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown |
| Format | Public auction, in person |
| To bid | Registration form, photo ID and proof of funds |
| Payment | Cash or certified check only |
| Balance | Due to the Sheriff within 10 calendar days of the sale |
| Inspection | None before the sale; properties sell as-is |
| Notice | Advertised once a week for 3 weeks: handbills at the office and on the property, the Bucks County Law Reporter, and a local paper |
The Sheriff doesn't check for liens before the sale, so a buyer can owe far more than the bid to clear the title. That's one reason sheriff sale prices often come in low.
How does a Bucks County home end up at sheriff sale?
Usually through a mortgage foreclosure in the Court of Common Pleas. After judgment, the lender's attorney schedules the sale with the Sheriff. Tax sales and judicial sales are separate and handled by the Tax Claim Bureau.
Ways to stop a Bucks County sheriff sale
- Use your Act 91 window. You have 33 days from the notice date to meet a housing counseling agency and apply for Pennsylvania's emergency mortgage help.
- Bring the loan current. Pennsylvania lets you cure until one hour before bidding begins, up to three times in a calendar year, paying past-due amounts plus reasonable fees and costs.
- Negotiate. A loan modification, repayment plan, forbearance or short sale ends the process.
- Get legal advice. A bankruptcy filing can stop the sale for now; an attorney can tell you whether it fits.
- Sell before the date. If you have equity, selling first keeps it yours instead of the auction's.
Postponements in Bucks County
The lender's attorney can adjourn a sale up to 130 days out, twice, without new notice. Any further delay takes a court order, served on the homeowner by first-class mail. The lender can also stop or postpone the sale with a letter to the Sheriff, which is what happens when a sale or workout closes in time.
After the sale
The Sheriff proposes how the money is paid out within 30 days, and objections are due 10 days after that schedule is filed. If the sale brought in more than the debts, ask an attorney about claiming the surplus.
Selling before the auction
A direct sale can close in about 10 days, often ahead of a second-Friday date. If you have months and the home is in good shape, listing with an agent may net more, and we'll say so. You pick from five options, each with the numbers in writing: cash offer, mortgage takeover, cash + rent-back, seller financing or Fix & List.
Want to see your options?
Send the address and your sale date. You'll get a written offer with the math, plus an honest answer if another route pays you more. Call or text (302) 525-0787.
Get My Written Offer Call (302) 525-0787Frequently asked questions
Where's the Bucks County sheriff sale list?
On the Sheriff's Sheriff Sales Listings page, updated before each sale.
Can I sell my house after the sale is scheduled?
Yes. Once the lender is paid at settlement, the sale comes off the list.
Is the Bucks County sheriff sale online?
No. It's in person in Doylestown.
Pennsylvania sheriff sales: Delaware County · Chester County
General information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Laws, fees, and schedules change. Confirm with the office named or your attorney.
