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The TaxLienSimple Index / Virginia

The TaxLienSimple Index · VA · 2026

Virginia Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing

What Virginia 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

39 /100
Tier D National rank #45 of 51
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.
Sale type
Tax Deed
Statutory return / penalty
n/a — no post-sale redemption, so investors earn no redemption interest or penalty; return is the discount on the deed acquired at judicial sale.
Redemption period
None after the sale (owners may redeem only up to the day before the judicial auction).
Bid method
highest bid (deed)
Sale season
Year-round; locality and court dependent
What you buy
Judicial or special-commissioner tax deed sale

Statutory note. Virginia uses judicial (court-ordered) tax-deed sales under Code §58.1-3965 et seq.; localities may proceed after ~1 yr delinquency (parcels under $100k assessed) or ~2 yrs (over $100k); all redemption happens pre-sale.

2live parcels tracked
1counties with inventory
#45of 51 jurisdictions
Read the score correctly. 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.

Counties we track in Virginia

#CountyTaxLienSimple IndexLive parcels
1 Prince Edward County D 40 2

Virginia tax sale — FAQ

What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Virginia?

Virginia scores 39/100 (Tier D), ranked #45 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 Virginia?

n/a — no post-sale redemption, so investors earn no redemption interest or penalty; return is the discount on the deed acquired at judicial sale. Redemption period: None after the sale (owners may redeem only up to the day before the judicial auction).. Virginia uses judicial (court-ordered) tax-deed sales under Code §58.1-3965 et seq.; localities may proceed after ~1 yr delinquency (parcels under $100k assessed) or ~2 yrs (over $100k); all redemption happens pre-sale.

What is Virginia's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?

n/a — no post-sale redemption, so investors earn no redemption interest or penalty; return is the discount on the deed acquired at judicial sale. Virginia uses judicial (court-ordered) tax-deed sales under Code §58.1-3965 et seq.; localities may proceed after ~1 yr delinquency (parcels under $100k assessed) or ~2 yrs (over $100k); all redemption happens pre-sale.

What is the bid method for Virginia tax sales?

Virginia uses a highest bid (deed) method for its tax deed sales.

Does Virginia use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?

Virginia uses a tax deed system. Virginia uses judicial (court-ordered) tax-deed sales under Code §58.1-3965 et seq.; localities may proceed after ~1 yr delinquency (parcels under $100k assessed) or ~2 yrs (over $100k); all redemption happens pre-sale.

See the actual parcels in Virginia

Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.

Browse live auction inventory →  ·  Virginia tax delinquent property list →  ·  Virginia state guide →  ·  Set a max bid →  ·  Academy: what a tax deed is — you can own it →
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.

© 2026 TaxLienSimple · The TaxLienSimple Index is compiled from state tax statutes and county treasurer/tax-collector offices; live inventory counts reflect parcels currently tracked by TaxLienSimple and update continuously. Nothing here is investment or legal advice.