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Hamilton County, Ohio Delinquent Tax List

Hamilton County, Ohio Tax Sale: 27,158 parcels published by the county for this sale.

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Hamilton County delinquent list: 27,158 parcels published

Source: Hamilton County OH Auditor Unpaid Taxes File, retrieved 2026-07-31

A sample of what the county has published for this sale. The full list, with map, filters, CSV export and a property report on any parcel, is in the member research view.

Years tracked: 2026 (1 list). 2026: 27,158 parcels. Each year's Hamilton County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.

ParcelTypeOpening bid
4440410000000Real Estate$10,868,502
4440410000100Real Estate$1,978,376
0960006013900Real Estate$1,088,460
4441508000000Real Estate$944,545
0770001005500Real Estate$920,257
4441482000000Real Estate$904,915
1940012023600Real Estate$870,867
4440242R00100Real Estate$839,362

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StatusNot yet announced
Next possible dateAnnually, usually the 2nd week of October
Property listPosted by official source (see link below)
Sale typeTax lien certificate
PlatformHamilton County Treasurer (negotiated block sale to qualified institutions)
Last verified2026-07-16

27,158 parcels on file for Hamilton County

No sale date is set right now. These are the parcels most recently listed by the county or its auction platform, including certificates offered over the counter where the county sells them that way; the next sale list appears here as soon as it is posted.

27,158 liens. Opening bids run $0 to $10,868,502. Pro members research each parcel before the sale: a property report with the assessed value, the owner of record, liens on title and the county's own data, 25 reports a month, plus alerts the day Hamilton County changes this date.

Hamilton County at a glance

TaxLienSimple Index
58/100
Tier B
Median home value
$205,000
US Census ACS
Median gross rent
$961/mo
US Census ACS
Vacancy rate
8.2%
59.2% owner-occupied
Population
827,671
+2.3% over 5 years
Median real-estate taxes
$3,297/yr
US Census ACS

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 Hamilton County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Hamilton County tax sale hub.

What this page shows: Hamilton 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): Annually, usually the 2nd week of October

Time: Not stated by the official source we checked.

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Property list

Sale type
lien
Auction platform
Hamilton County Treasurer (negotiated block sale to qualified institutions)
Bidding method
Bid-down: begins at 18% annual interest, decreases in 0.25% increments, lowest certificate rate of interest wins (ORC 5721.32). In practice Hamilton does not sell individual certificates -- all eligible liens are sold as a block through a negotiated sale (ORC 5721.33).
Statutory maximum rate
18% bid down in 0.25% increments (ORC 5721.32)
Redemption period
Certificate is valid for six years from purchase; owner may redeem and has the right to enter a Redemption Payment Plan within the first year (per Hamilton Treasurer FAQ).
Deposit requirement
$500 registration fee (refundable unless the registrant becomes a winning bidder), per Hamilton Treasurer FAQ.

Registration deadline

Bidders must file a completed bidder registration form with the county treasurer prior to the start of the auction.

Statutory basis

Ohio Rev. Code Ch. 5721

Large counties (Cuyahoga, Franklin) sell tax lien certificates in a negotiated BULK block to a single institution -- not available to retail investors. The retail-accessible route is the county Sheriff's online tax-foreclosure (deed) sale. Public-auction certificate counties bid interest down from 18% (ORC 5721.32).

Hamilton County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Hamilton County, Ohio tax sale?

Hamilton County, Ohio 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 Hamilton County tax sale use?

Hamilton County, Ohio runs its lien sale via Hamilton County Treasurer (negotiated block sale to qualified institutions). Bid-down: begins at 18% annual interest, decreases in 0.25% increments, lowest certificate rate of interest wins (ORC 5721.32). In practice Hamilton does not sell individual certificates -- all eligible liens are sold as a block through a negotiated sale (ORC 5721.33).

What is the redemption period and rate in Hamilton County, Ohio?

Certificate is valid for six years from purchase; owner may redeem and has the right to enter a Redemption Payment Plan within the first year (per Hamilton Treasurer FAQ). Rate/premium: 18% bid down in 0.25% increments (ORC 5721.32)

How do I register for the Hamilton County tax sale?

Bidders must file a completed bidder registration form with the county treasurer prior to the start of the auction.

What deposit is required for the Hamilton County tax sale?

$500 registration fee (refundable unless the registrant becomes a winning bidder), per Hamilton Treasurer FAQ.

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