The TaxLienSimple Index / Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Pennsylvania statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. Real Estate Tax Sale Law §607(g) provides NO right of redemption after an upset sale (Philadelphia operates under a separate act with a redemption right).
Remote Investor Snapshot
Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).
Market & demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Housing market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Property-tax burden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Natural-hazard risk & safety
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)
Growth & livability signals
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)
Risk & opportunity flags
Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)
Counties we track in Pennsylvania
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayette County | A 63 | 2,691 |
| 2 | Philadelphia County | A 63 | 2,545 |
| 3 | Montgomery County | B 62 | 1,084 |
| 4 | Monroe County | B 62 | 924 |
| 5 | Bucks County | B 61 | 562 |
| 6 | Cumberland County | B 61 | 405 |
| 7 | Lehigh County | B 60 | 138 |
| 8 | Allegheny County | B 60 | 111 |
| 9 | Erie County | B 59 | 1,049 |
| 10 | Lawrence County | B 58 | 763 |
| 11 | Lancaster County | B 58 | 445 |
| 12 | Indiana County | B 57 | 245 |
| 13 | Beaver County | B 56 | 50 |
| 14 | Warren County | B 55 | 30 |
| 15 | Chester County | B 55 | 19 |
Pennsylvania tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania scores 56/100 (Tier B), ranked #14 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Pennsylvania?
none Redemption period: none. Real Estate Tax Sale Law §607(g) provides NO right of redemption after an upset sale (Philadelphia operates under a separate act with a redemption right).
What is Pennsylvania's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
none Real Estate Tax Sale Law §607(g) provides NO right of redemption after an upset sale (Philadelphia operates under a separate act with a redemption right).
What is the bid method for Pennsylvania tax sales?
Pennsylvania uses a premium bid method for its tax deed sales.
Does Pennsylvania use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Pennsylvania uses a tax deed system. Real Estate Tax Sale Law §607(g) provides NO right of redemption after an upset sale (Philadelphia operates under a separate act with a redemption right).
See the actual parcels in Pennsylvania
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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