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This week in tax sales
Confirmed county auctions — updated as new dates are posted
Indian River County, FL
Tax deed auction — 10 properties on the sale list
Butte County, CA
Tax-defaulted properties re-offer auction, runs through Aug 10
Monroe County, PA
Repository sale — unsold parcels from prior auctions, open bidding
Bethel, CT
Municipal tax sale, 10:00 a.m. — 3 properties on the list
St. Louis County, MO
Real Property Tax Sale by sealed bid, opens Aug 24
Sourced from public county auction notices — click any sale for the full write-up. The daily digest will send the full list for every county you follow, the morning it's confirmed.
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Interest rates & redemption periods by state
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| State | Type | Rate / Penalty | Redemption period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Tax lien certificate | 24% flat, no bid-down (rotational) | 1 year 9 months |
| Florida | Tax lien certificate | Up to 18%, bid down to 0.25% | 2 years |
| New Jersey | Tax lien certificate | Up to 18%, premium bidding | 2 years |
| Arizona | Tax lien certificate | Up to 16%, bid down | 3 years |
| Texas | Redeemable deed | 25% penalty | 180 days |
| Georgia | Redeemable deed | 20% penalty | 1 year |
| Alabama | Tax lien certificate | 12% flat, no bid-down | 3 years |
| Colorado | Tax lien certificate | Federal discount rate + 9%, bid down | 3 years |
| Connecticut | Tax lien certificate | 18% flat | 6 months |
| District of Columbia | Tax lien certificate | Up to 18%, bid down | 6 months |
| Illinois | Tax lien certificate | Up to 18% per 6-month period, bid down | 2–3 years |
| Indiana | Tax lien certificate | 10–25% penalty | 1 year (120 days on some parcels) |
| Kentucky | Tax lien certificate | 12% flat | 1 year |
| Maine | Tax lien certificate | 8% flat | 18 months |
| Maryland | Tax lien certificate | 8–24%, bid down | 6 months (4 months in Baltimore City) |
| Massachusetts | Tax lien certificate | 16% flat | 6 months to 1 year |
| Mississippi | Tax lien certificate | 1.5% per month (18% per year) | 2 years |
| Missouri | Tax lien certificate | 10% flat | 1 year |
| Montana | Tax lien certificate | 10% + 2% per month penalty | 3 years |
| Nebraska | Tax lien certificate | 14% flat | 3 years |
| New Hampshire | Tax lien certificate | 18% flat | 2 years |
| North Dakota | Tax lien certificate | 9–12% flat | 3 years |
| Ohio | Tax lien certificate | 18% flat | 1 year |
| Oklahoma | Tax lien certificate | 8% flat | 2 years |
| Rhode Island | Tax lien certificate | 10% + 1% per month penalty | 1 year |
| South Carolina | Tax lien certificate | 3–12%, bid down | 12 months |
| South Dakota | Tax lien certificate | 10–12% flat | 3–4 years |
| Tennessee | Tax lien certificate | 10% flat | 1 year |
| Vermont | Redeemable deed | 12% (1% per month) | 1 year |
| West Virginia | Tax lien certificate | 12% flat | 18 months |
| Wyoming | Tax lien certificate | 15% + 15% penalty | 4 years |
Rates and redemption windows are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding. This table is informational, not investment advice.
The US tax sale market at a glance
Public facts about the market, not projected returns
Max statutory interest rate (Iowa) among common tax lien states.
US counties that hold some form of tax sale each year.
States with either tax lien or tax deed sales on the books.
Typical redemption window range across states, shortest to longest.
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Everything you need to know before your first auction
What's the difference between a tax lien and a tax deed?+
A tax lien certificate gives you the right to collect the unpaid tax plus statutory interest — you don't own the property unless the owner fails to redeem within the state's window. A tax deed sale sells the property itself (or a redeemable version of it, depending on the state).
Is tax lien investing safe?+
Like any investment, it carries real risk — the property could be worthless, over-encumbered, or the owner could redeem before you earn meaningful interest. Read the county's own auction rules and do due diligence on the parcel before bidding. Nothing on this site is financial advice.
How much money do I need to start?+
It varies enormously by county — some certificates sell for under $500, others for tens of thousands. Rural counties with less competition tend to have lower minimum bids than dense metro counties.
Which states offer the highest statutory rates?+
Iowa's flat 24% (no bid-down) is among the highest of the common tax lien states. Florida and New Jersey cap at 18% but use bid-down or premium-bidding auctions, so the rate you actually win is often lower than the statutory maximum.
Do I need real estate experience to get started?+
No, but you should understand what you're bidding on before you bid — parcel condition, existing liens, and the specific redemption rules of that county. That's exactly the research TaxLien.io is built to speed up.