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. 1. Choose a state below.
  2. 2. Review the sale structure and county coverage.
  3. 3. Open the county's official notice before you register or bid.

Choose a state

Alabama

lien

12% bid-down

4 linked auction sources

Explore Alabama

Alaska

deed

N/A

2 linked auction sources

Explore Alaska

Arizona

lien

16%/yr simple bid-down

8 linked auction sources

Explore Arizona

Arkansas

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Arkansas

California

deed

N/A (deed sale; delinquency penalties go to county, not buyer)

12 linked auction sources

Explore California

Colorado

lien

Fed discount rate +9 pts, set each Sept 1 (14% for 2025); premium bids earn 0%

4 linked auction sources

Explore Colorado

Connecticut

redeemable deed

18%/yr flat on total purchase price from sale date

1 linked auction source

Explore Connecticut

Delaware

redeemable deed

15% penalty

3 linked auction sources

Explore Delaware

District of Columbia

lien

18%/yr (1.5%/mo) fixed; premium bidding, no interest on surplus

1 linked auction source

Explore District of Columbia

Florida

lien

18% max 5% min

12 linked auction sources

Explore Florida

Georgia

redeemable deed

20% penalty flat

12 linked auction sources

Explore Georgia

Hawaii

redeemable deed

Up to 12%

2 linked auction sources

Explore Hawaii

Idaho

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Idaho

Illinois

lien

9% max penalty bid per 6-month period (P.A. 102-363, eff. 1-1-2022)

3 linked auction sources

Explore Illinois

Indiana

lien

10%/15% flat penalty on min bid + 5%/yr on overbid (premium bidding, not bid-down)

4 linked auction sources

Explore Indiana

Iowa

lien

2%/month 24%/yr

4 linked auction sources

Explore Iowa

Kansas

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Kansas

Kentucky

lien

12% simple interest flat, certs sold at face value — not bid down (KRS 134.125)

4 linked auction sources

Explore Kentucky

Louisiana

lien

Bid-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

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Maine

Maryland

lien

6-18%/yr, set per county (Balt City 18%, Anne Arundel 18%, Balt County 12%, Allegany 6%)

5 linked auction sources

Explore Maryland

Massachusetts

hybrid

8% 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

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Michigan

Minnesota

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Minnesota

Mississippi

lien

18%/yr (1.5%/mo) on face value; premium/overbid amounts earn 0% and are forfeited

4 linked auction sources

Explore Mississippi

Missouri

lien

Up to 10%

3 linked auction sources

Explore Missouri

Montana

lien

10%/yr (5/6 of 1% per month, accrues daily) + flat 2% delinquency penalty; no bid-down

3 linked auction sources

Explore Montana

Nebraska

lien

14% 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

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Nevada

New Hampshire

lien

Up to 14%

2 linked auction sources

Explore New Hampshire

New Jersey

lien

18% premium system

4 linked auction sources

Explore New Jersey

New Mexico

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore New Mexico

New York

hybrid

Varies 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

deed

N/A

5 linked auction sources

Explore North Carolina

North Dakota

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore North Dakota

Ohio

lien

18% - 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

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Oklahoma

Oregon

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Oregon

Pennsylvania

deed

N/A

5 linked auction sources

Explore Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

redeemable deed

10% flat penalty if redeemed within 6mo, +1%/mo after (16% at 1yr)

2 linked auction sources

Explore Rhode Island

South Carolina

redeemable deed

Up to 12%

4 linked auction sources

Explore South Carolina

South Dakota

lien

10% max, bid down (SDCL 10-23-8)

3 linked auction sources

Explore South Dakota

Tennessee

redeemable deed

12% per annum on full purchase price (T.C.A. 67-5-2701)

5 linked auction sources

Explore Tennessee

Texas

redeemable deed

25% flat premium yr-1 / 50% yr-2 (homestead-ag); 25% within 180d for other property

15 linked auction sources

Explore Texas

Utah

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

Explore Utah

Vermont

lien

Up to 12%

2 linked auction sources

Explore Vermont

Virginia

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Virginia

Washington

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Washington

West Virginia

lien

12% (1%/mo simple on taxes/charges paid)

3 linked auction sources

Explore West Virginia

Wisconsin

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

Explore Wisconsin

Wyoming

lien

15% 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.