The TaxLienSimple Index / Vermont
Vermont Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Vermont 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. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.
Counties we track in Vermont
No live inventory is currently tracked in Vermont. This page updates as counties are added.
Vermont tax sale, FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Vermont?
Vermont scores 41/100 (Tier D), ranked #38 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 Vermont?
1% per month (or fraction thereof) from the day of sale to payment = 12%/yr, per 32 V.S.A. §5260. Redemption period: 1 year from the day of sale. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.
What is Vermont's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
1% per month (or fraction thereof) from the day of sale to payment = 12%/yr, per 32 V.S.A. §5260. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.
What is the bid method for Vermont tax sales?
Vermont uses a premium bid method for its redeemable deed sales.
Does Vermont use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Vermont uses a redeemable deed system. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.
See the actual parcels in Vermont
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track, search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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