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)
12 linked auction sources
Explore California →Colorado
lienFed discount rate +9 pts, set each Sept 1 (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 deed15% penalty
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 5% min
12 linked auction sources
Explore Florida →Georgia
redeemable deed20% penalty flat
12 linked auction sources
Explore Georgia →Hawaii
redeemable deedUp to 12%
2 linked auction sources
Explore Hawaii →Idaho
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Idaho →Illinois
lien9% max penalty bid per 6-month period (P.A. 102-363, eff. 1-1-2022)
3 linked auction sources
Explore Illinois →Indiana
lien10%/15% flat penalty on min bid + 5%/yr on overbid (premium bidding, not bid-down)
4 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 interest flat, certs sold at face value — not bid down (KRS 134.125)
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)
4 linked auction sources
Explore Louisiana →Maine
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Maine →Maryland
lien6-18%/yr, set per county (Balt City 18%, Anne Arundel 18%, Balt County 12%, Allegany 6%)
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
lien18%/yr (1.5%/mo) on face value; premium/overbid amounts earn 0% and are forfeited
4 linked auction sources
Explore Mississippi →Missouri
lienUp to 10%
3 linked auction sources
Explore Missouri →Montana
lien10%/yr (5/6 of 1% per month, accrues daily) + flat 2% delinquency penalty; no bid-down
3 linked auction sources
Explore Montana →Nebraska
lien14% flat (bidding is by round-robin or undivided-percentage under §77-1807; the rate itself is never bid down)
3 linked auction sources
Explore Nebraska →Nevada
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Nevada →New Hampshire
lienUp to 14%
2 linked auction sources
Explore New Hampshire →New Jersey
lien18% premium system
4 linked auction sources
Explore New Jersey →New Mexico
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore New Mexico →New York
hybridVaries by venue: Nassau County liens up to 10% of purchase price per 6-month period (first 24 months); NYC 6-16% tiered but sold only to an institutional trust; most counties 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
lien18% - public auctions start bidding at 18% simple interest bid down in 0.25% increments (ORC 5721.32); negotiated bulk sales set rate up to 18% (ORC 5721.33)
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
5 linked auction sources
Explore Pennsylvania →Rhode Island
redeemable deed10% flat penalty if redeemed within 6mo, +1%/mo after (16% at 1yr)
2 linked auction sources
Explore Rhode Island →South Carolina
redeemable deedUp to 12%
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)
5 linked auction sources
Explore Tennessee →Texas
redeemable deed25% flat premium yr-1 / 50% yr-2 (homestead-ag); 25% within 180d for other property
15 linked auction sources
Explore Texas →Utah
deedN/A
3 linked auction sources
Explore Utah →Vermont
lienUp to 12%
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
lien12% (1%/mo simple on taxes/charges paid)
3 linked auction sources
Explore West Virginia →Wisconsin
deedN/A
4 linked auction sources
Explore Wisconsin →Wyoming
lien15% fixed + 3% penalty (random buyer draw; no bid-down)
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.