We Buy Houses in Inyo County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Local details come from the Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s page; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses across Inyo County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. Inyo is one of the most sparsely populated counties in California, so a house outside Bishop can be slow to sell. A written cash offer within 24 hours and a closing date you choose take the waiting out of it.

Selling a house in Inyo County at a glance

Treasurer-Tax Collector	168 N. Edwards Street, Independence, CA 93526. Phone (760) 878-0312
Office hours	Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Installments	Due November 1 and February 1; late after December 10 and April 10
Late penalty	10% plus applicable cost. The county notes California has no grace period
Transfer tax	California’s county rate is $0.55 per $500 of the sale price
Main communities	Bishop, Big Pine, Independence, Lone Pine

How to sell a house in Inyo County

Inyo County sellers often own a house in the Owens Valley, a vacation or second home near the Sierra, or a property passed down through the family. Distance, small buyer pools and older construction all slow a traditional sale. Selling directly to a cash buyer means no showings, no staging and no financing delays.

1. Send us the details by form or at (424) 435-2326.
2. Get a written offer within 24 hours.
3. Choose when to close.
4. Close through escrow, with taxes and liens paid from proceeds.

Can I get an Inyo County property tax penalty canceled?

Rarely. The county’s Tax Collector page says there is no grace period and that penalty cancellation is limited. It lists requests that will be denied, including those based on not receiving a bill, financial hardship or online payment errors.

That makes the December 10 and April 10 dates firm, so if you are behind and the house is a burden, selling before more charges pile up can make sense. Escrow pays the owed taxes from your proceeds at closing.

What does it cost to sell a house in Inyo County?

Plan for the transfer tax, any unpaid taxes or liens and the prorated current-year tax. Listing with an agent adds commissions and repairs; our cash offers charge neither.

Ready to sell your Inyo County house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Inyo County selling FAQ

Do you buy houses in Bishop and Lone Pine?

Yes. We buy throughout Inyo County, including remote and older properties.

When is the Inyo County property tax deadline?

December 10 for the first installment and April 10 for the second. The county says there is no grace period after those dates.

Can I sell a second home in Inyo County?

Yes. A cash buyer can purchase a vacation or second home as it stands.

How do I sell a house in Inyo County fast?

Sell for cash. With no loan or inspection contingencies you can set the closing date.

Sources

• Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector

General information, not tax or legal advice. Dates and fees can change; confirm with the county.