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

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Alaska

deed

N/A

2 linked auction sources

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Arizona

lien

16%/yr simple bid-down

8 linked auction sources

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Arkansas

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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California

deed

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

13 linked auction sources

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Colorado

lien

Fed discount rate +9 pts, set Sept 1: 13% for 2026 liens, 14% for 2025; premium bids earn 0%

4 linked auction sources

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Connecticut

redeemable deed

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

1 linked auction source

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Delaware

redeemable deed

Monition sales: 15% of price. Kent/Sussex sales: 20% interest on purchase money

3 linked auction sources

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District of Columbia

lien

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

1 linked auction source

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Florida

lien

18% max, bid down in 0.25% steps; 5% minimum on redemption unless bid is 0%

30 linked auction sources

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Georgia

redeemable deed

20% of bid for year 1 or part, plus 10% for each later year or part (not flat)

12 linked auction sources

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Hawaii

redeemable deed

Fixed 12%/yr on purchaser's amount plus costs

2 linked auction sources

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Idaho

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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Illinois

lien

9% max penalty bid per 6-month period (35 ILCS 200/21-215; P.A. 102-363)

3 linked auction sources

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Indiana

lien

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

60 linked auction sources

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Iowa

lien

2%/month 24%/yr

4 linked auction sources

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Kansas

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Kentucky

lien

12% simple on the amount the buyer paid, whole months, paid by owner; not bid down

4 linked auction sources

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Louisiana

lien

Bid-down monthly interest 1% to 0.7% (12% to 8.4%/yr) + flat 5% penalty (system eff. 1/1/2026)

38 linked auction sources

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Maine

hybrid

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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Maryland

lien

6% statutory default; counties and cities set their own (Balt City 18% non-owner-occupied)

5 linked auction sources

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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

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Michigan

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Minnesota

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Mississippi

redeemable deed

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

77 linked auction sources

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Missouri

lien

Up to 10% on taxes plus costs, set in the certificate; premium earns 0%; later taxes earn 8%

6 linked auction sources

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Montana

lien

10%/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

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Nebraska

lien

14% a year on the full certificate sum plus later taxes paid, paid by owner; not bid down

3 linked auction sources

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Nevada

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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New Hampshire

lien

Flat 14%/yr on the whole lien amount; paid to the lienholder, normally the town

2 linked auction sources

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New Jersey

lien

Bid down from 18% to 0%, then cash premium (earns 0%); plus 2/4/6% redemption penalty to holder

4 linked auction sources

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New Mexico

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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New York

hybrid

Nassau: up to 10% of price per 6mo for 24mo, part owed to county; most areas sell deeds, not liens

4 linked auction sources

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North Carolina

deed

N/A

5 linked auction sources

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North Dakota

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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Ohio

lien

Public auction starts at 18% simple, bid down in 0.25% steps to 0%; negotiated sales capped at 18%

5 linked auction sources

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Oklahoma

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Oregon

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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Pennsylvania

deed

N/A

12 linked auction sources

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Rhode Island

redeemable deed

Penalty 10% of price (first 6mo) +1%/mo after, plus 1%/mo interest: about 28% at 12 months

2 linked auction sources

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South Carolina

redeemable deed

12% of bid as a lump sum stepping up by quarter (3/6/9/12%), not a yearly rate

4 linked auction sources

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South Dakota

lien

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

3 linked auction sources

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Tennessee

redeemable deed

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

7 linked auction sources

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Texas

redeemable deed

Homestead, ag or mineral: 25% yr 1, 50% yr 2. Other property: 25% within 180d. Paid to buyer

18 linked auction sources

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Utah

deed

N/A

3 linked auction sources

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Vermont

redeemable deed

Fixed 1% per month or part (12%/yr) on the full sale price; no rate bid-down

2 linked auction sources

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Virginia

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Washington

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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West Virginia

hybrid

None 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

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Wisconsin

deed

N/A

4 linked auction sources

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Wyoming

lien

15%/yr simple interest plus a one-time 3% of the sale amount (W.S. 39-13-109(e)(iv)(A))

3 linked auction sources

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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.