{"tab_content":"<style>\n#start_here_panel {\n    padding: 0 1rem;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel h2 {\n    margin: 0;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel i {\n    font-size: 40px;\n    color: #888888;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel section {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 100px auto;\n    margin-top: 1rem;\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel section:last-of_type {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel .iconbox {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel div.decorative-separator:last-of-type {\n    border: 0;\n}\n\n#start_here_panel p.label {\n    color: black;\n}\n\n</style>\n<div id=\"start_here_panel\">\n    <h2>Start Here</h2>\n    <div class=\"sections\">\n    \n        <section>\n            <div class=\"iconbox\">\n                <i class=\"fa fa-legal\"></i>\n            </div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p class=\"section-label\">\n                    <b>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>What can I do on this site?</p>\n</span>\n    </b>\n                </p>\n                <p>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>This is a sale of tax-defaulted properties offered by the Sacramento County Tax Collector. A property may be an improved or unimproved. Winners receive the deed to the property within 90 days of the auction close.</p>\n</span>\n    </p>\n            </div>\n        </section>\n        <div class=\"decorative-separator\"></div>\n    \n        <section>\n            <div class=\"iconbox\">\n                <i class=\"fa fa-desktop\"></i>\n            </div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p class=\"section-label\">\n                    <b>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>How can I see the auction list?</p>\n</span>\n    </b>\n                </p>\n                <p>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>You may review the list of properties in the sale by navigating to the Auctions tab of the home page and choosing an auction to view. You may view the list before submitting a deposit. If you are signed in, there are additional filters for auction parcels.</p>\n</span>\n    </p>\n            </div>\n        </section>\n        <div class=\"decorative-separator\"></div>\n    \n        <section>\n            <div class=\"iconbox\">\n                <i class=\"fa fa-warning\"></i>\n            </div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p class=\"section-label\">\n                    <b>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>Risks</p>\n</span>\n    </b>\n                </p>\n                <p>\n      <span class='markdown'><p>Properties may have existing liens or Notices of Pending Enforcement Action (NOPEA). Responsibility to research properties lies solely on the bidder. You are encouraged to drive by the address.</p>\n\n<p>Bids are binding and winners must make final payments (see FAQs and Rules).</p>\n</span>\n    </p>\n            </div>\n        </section>\n        <div class=\"decorative-separator\"></div>\n    \n    </div>\n\n</div>\n","gsgAlert":[{"static":1,"content":"<strong>The auction is now open.  Bidders with a valid deposit may start entering their bids.</strong> Customer Support is available on business days only (Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 5:00pm, Pacific Time). You can request a call back the following business day by sending us an email from the Contact Us page. Please include your phone number and the earliest time we can call you.  If you need password or user ID assistance, try using the <strong>Forgot your password</strong> or <strong>Forgot your User ID</strong> links on the <strong>Sign In</strong> page.","type":"info","id":"announcement"},{"type":"info","id":"broadcast","content":"<strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Please Note: </strong><strong>This site will be down for scheduled maintenance from 9:00pm - 11:00pm ET on Thursday, May 21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.</strong>","static":1}]}