Durham County, North Carolina Tax Sale
Durham County, North Carolina has not yet announced its next tax sale date -- the most recent cycle has closed and the next one has not opened.
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| Status | Not yet announced |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | Second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon, when properties are ready for sale |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax deed |
| Platform | Court-appointed Commissioner (usually R. Douglas Davis) -- lobby of the Durham County Judicial Building, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham |
| Last verified | 2026-07-16 |
No parcel list posted yet for Durham County
We checked the county's own source on September 17, 2026. What the county says: Sales are advertised per case as a Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale under a court judgment; there is no consolidated parcel list.
Durham County at a glance
Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.
This is one tracked sale cycle. For Durham County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Durham County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: Durham County's official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Next sale (not yet announced): Second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon, when properties are ready for sale
Time: 12:00 noon
Held monthly, first Tuesday, per statute.
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Property list
Registration deadline
No registration required, but you must be present to bid on a listing.
Statutory basis
N.C.G.S. Ch. 105, Art. 26 (105-374/105-375)
Mortgage-style tax foreclosure -- no lien certificates. Property is auctioned per-case, then subject to a 10-day UPSET-BID period (each upset restarts the clock) until the court confirms; no redemption after confirmation.
Sources — verified 2026-07-16
Durham County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Durham County, North Carolina tax sale?
Durham County, North Carolina has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.
What platform does the Durham County tax sale use?
Durham County, North Carolina runs its deed sale via Court-appointed Commissioner (usually R. Douglas Davis) -- lobby of the Durham County Judicial Building, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham. Highest bid at sheriff/commissioner sale, subject to a 10-day upset-bid period (N.C.G.S. 1-339.25)
What is the redemption period and rate in Durham County, North Carolina?
No post-sale redemption; only the 10-day upset-bid window before confirmation (N.C.G.S. 1-339.25) Rate/premium: N/A -- deed foreclosure sale; no investor interest/redemption certificate (N.C.G.S. 105-374/105-375)
How do I register for the Durham County tax sale?
No registration required, but you must be present to bid on a listing.
What deposit is required for the Durham County tax sale?
10% cash/certified-check deposit with the Commissioner at time of sale (temporary personal check held up to two hours). Upset bids require a 5% increase or $750, whichever is greater.
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