Tarrant County, Texas
Foreclosure in Tarrant County, explained.
Where sales happen, how to check the records, and who to call for free help near Fort Worth.
How does foreclosure work in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County follows the same Texas rules as every county. You get at least 20 days to cure a default, then at least 21 days notice before a sale. Both come from Tex. Prop. Code §51.002.
The full step by step is in our Texas foreclosure timeline.
Where are foreclosure sales held in Tarrant County?
Sales happen on the first Tuesday of the month. Tarrant County sales are held at the base of the courthouse steps, 100 West Weatherford Street in downtown Fort Worth, or as designated by the Commissioners Court.
The exact spot can change, so call the County Clerk at (817) 884-1195 to confirm.
How do I check for a foreclosure notice in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County does not publish a list of upcoming sales online. Notices can be viewed on public terminals in the basement of the Old Courthouse. In the records search, some trustee documents show as Trustee Modification (TRM).
Write down the instrument number, recording date, parties, and any sale date.
Where can I get free help in Tarrant County?
A HUD approved housing counselor is always free. Call (800) 569-4287.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Fort Worth, (817) 336-3943. Free legal help for people who qualify. Office at 600 E Weatherford St.
When you call your servicer, ask for the loss mitigation department by name.
The First Oak is a small Fort Worth company that buys houses for our own account. If you want to talk about your options, you can text us. If not, that is fine too.
Text us at (817) 632-5756We are not licensed real estate agents, attorneys, or financial advisors. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or financial advice. Your own paperwork controls your actual dates. We buy houses for our own account. If we make you an offer, we are the buyer, and we do not represent you.