Official-source finder
Find tax sales near you, then verify the real county notice.
Tax lien and tax deed sales are run by counties and other local authorities. Choose your state to see the sale structure, verified research context, and linked official sources. We do not label a sale as current until the responsible source supports it.
How to use this finder
- 1. Choose a state below.
- 2. Review the sale structure and county coverage.
- 3. Open the county's official notice before you register or bid.
Choose a state
Alabama
lien12% bid-down
4 linked auction sources
Explore Alabama →Alaska
deedN/A
2 linked auction sources
Explore Alaska →Arizona
lien16%/yr simple bid-down
8 linked auction sources
Explore Arizona →Arkansas
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Arkansas →California
deedN/A (deed sale; delinquency penalties go to county, not buyer)
13 linked auction sources
Explore California →Colorado
lienFed discount rate +9 pts, set Sept 1: 13% for 2026 liens, 14% for 2025; premium bids earn 0%
4 linked auction sources
Explore Colorado →Connecticut
redeemable deed18%/yr flat on total purchase price from sale date
1 linked auction source
Explore Connecticut →Delaware
redeemable deedMonition sales: 15% of price. Kent/Sussex sales: 20% interest on purchase money
3 linked auction sources
Explore Delaware →District of Columbia
lien18%/yr (1.5%/mo) fixed; premium bidding, no interest on surplus
1 linked auction source
Explore District of Columbia →Florida
lien18% max, bid down in 0.25% steps; 5% minimum on redemption unless bid is 0%
30 linked auction sources
Explore Florida →Georgia
redeemable deed20% of bid for year 1 or part, plus 10% for each later year or part (not flat)
12 linked auction sources
Explore Georgia →Hawaii
redeemable deedFixed 12%/yr on purchaser's amount plus costs
2 linked auction sources
Explore Hawaii →Idaho
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Idaho →Illinois
lien9% max penalty bid per 6-month period (35 ILCS 200/21-215; P.A. 102-363)
3 linked auction sources
Explore Illinois →Indiana
lien10%/15% flat penalty on min bid + 5%/yr on overbid (premium bidding, not bid-down)
60 linked auction sources
Explore Indiana →Iowa
lien2%/month 24%/yr
4 linked auction sources
Explore Iowa →Kansas
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Kansas →Kentucky
lien12% simple on the amount the buyer paid, whole months, paid by owner; not bid down
4 linked auction sources
Explore Kentucky →Louisiana
lienBid-down monthly interest 1% to 0.7% (12% to 8.4%/yr) + flat 5% penalty (system eff. 1/1/2026)
38 linked auction sources
Explore Louisiana →Maine
hybridN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Maine →Maryland
lien6% statutory default; counties and cities set their own (Balt City 18% non-owner-occupied)
5 linked auction sources
Explore Maryland →Massachusetts
hybrid8% per annum on tax titles (MGL c.60 §62; cut from 16% for titles after 11/1/2024)
1 linked auction source
Explore Massachusetts →Michigan
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Michigan →Minnesota
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Minnesota →Mississippi
redeemable deed18%/yr (1.5%/mo) on face value; premium/overbid amounts earn 0% and are forfeited
77 linked auction sources
Explore Mississippi →Missouri
lienUp to 10% on taxes plus costs, set in the certificate; premium earns 0%; later taxes earn 8%
6 linked auction sources
Explore Missouri →Montana
lien10%/yr (5/6 of 1% a month) on the amount paid to the county; the 2% penalty goes to the county, not the buyer
3 linked auction sources
Explore Montana →Nebraska
lien14% a year on the full certificate sum plus later taxes paid, paid by owner; not bid down
3 linked auction sources
Explore Nebraska →Nevada
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Nevada →New Hampshire
lienFlat 14%/yr on the whole lien amount; paid to the lienholder, normally the town
2 linked auction sources
Explore New Hampshire →New Jersey
lienBid down from 18% to 0%, then cash premium (earns 0%); plus 2/4/6% redemption penalty to holder
4 linked auction sources
Explore New Jersey →New Mexico
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore New Mexico →New York
hybridNassau: up to 10% of price per 6mo for 24mo, part owed to county; most areas sell deeds, not liens
4 linked auction sources
Explore New York →North Carolina
deedN/A
5 linked auction sources
Explore North Carolina →North Dakota
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore North Dakota →Ohio
lienPublic auction starts at 18% simple, bid down in 0.25% steps to 0%; negotiated sales capped at 18%
5 linked auction sources
Explore Ohio →Oklahoma
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Oklahoma →Oregon
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Oregon →Pennsylvania
deedN/A
12 linked auction sources
Explore Pennsylvania →Rhode Island
redeemable deedPenalty 10% of price (first 6mo) +1%/mo after, plus 1%/mo interest: about 28% at 12 months
2 linked auction sources
Explore Rhode Island →South Carolina
redeemable deed12% of bid as a lump sum stepping up by quarter (3/6/9/12%), not a yearly rate
4 linked auction sources
Explore South Carolina →South Dakota
lien10% max, bid down (SDCL 10-23-8)
3 linked auction sources
Explore South Dakota →Tennessee
redeemable deed12% per annum on full purchase price (T.C.A. 67-5-2701)
7 linked auction sources
Explore Tennessee →Texas
redeemable deedHomestead, ag or mineral: 25% yr 1, 50% yr 2. Other property: 25% within 180d. Paid to buyer
18 linked auction sources
Explore Texas →Utah
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Utah →Vermont
redeemable deedFixed 1% per month or part (12%/yr) on the full sale price; no rate bid-down
2 linked auction sources
Explore Vermont →Virginia
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Virginia →Washington
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Washington →West Virginia
hybridNone on the purchase price; 1%/mo only on later taxes and notice costs the buyer pays (WV Code §11A-3-58)
3 linked auction sources
Explore West Virginia →Wisconsin
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Wisconsin →Wyoming
lien15%/yr simple interest plus a one-time 3% of the sale amount (W.S. 39-13-109(e)(iv)(A))
3 linked auction sources
Explore Wyoming →Before you bid
A nearby auction is not automatically a suitable investment. Confirm the instrument, sale date, parcel identity, payment rules, redemption period, title and property risks, and your maximum bid. Use the tools to organize a decision, not to replace due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find tax sales near me?
Start with your state, then confirm the responsible county's current official notice. Tax sales are administered locally, so a state rule page alone is not a current auction listing.
Are the auctions shown always open?
No. Sale timing changes. TaxLienSimple labels data by status and links to official sources; confirm the current county notice before registering or bidding.
Can I buy in a state where I do not live?
Often, but rules, registration, payment, tax treatment, and legal process vary. Read the official county terms and seek qualified advice where needed.