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Knox County, Tennessee Tax Sale

Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced

Time: Not stated by the official source we checked (the most recent sale, June 2, 2026, opened doors at 8:00 AM and began bidding at 10:00 AM).

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Property list

Sale type
redeemable-deed
Auction platform
Clerk & Master, Chancery Court (in-person auction)
Bidding method
highest bid, ascending
Statutory maximum rate
12% per annum on full purchase price (T.C.A. 67-5-2701)
Redemption period
1 year, reducible by delinquency length/vacancy (T.C.A. 67-5-2701)
Deposit requirement
Full payment at sale, OR a deposit equal to the minimum bid plus 30% of the winning bid with a promissory note for the balance within 10 days; cash, certified funds, cashier's check, money order, or ACH only (no personal/business checks or wire transfers).

Registration deadline

Not stated by the official source we checked (on-site registration; doors opened 8:00 AM at the June 2, 2026 sale). Bidders must be current on their own property taxes.

Statutory basis

Tenn. Code Ann. Title 67, Ch. 5, Part 25/27

Redeemable tax deed sold through Chancery Court; the former owner may redeem, paying 12%/yr interest, within a period that tiers from 1 year down to 30 days depending on how long taxes were delinquent (67-5-2701).

Knox County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Knox County, Tennessee tax sale?

Knox County, Tennessee 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 Knox County tax sale use?

Knox County, Tennessee runs its redeemable-deed sale via Clerk & Master, Chancery Court (in-person auction). highest bid, ascending

What is the redemption period and rate in Knox County, Tennessee?

1 year, reducible by delinquency length/vacancy (T.C.A. 67-5-2701) Rate/premium: 12% per annum on full purchase price (T.C.A. 67-5-2701)

What deposit is required for the Knox County tax sale?

Full payment at sale, OR a deposit equal to the minimum bid plus 30% of the winning bid with a promissory note for the balance within 10 days; cash, certified funds, cashier's check, money order, or ACH only (no personal/business checks or wire transfers).