Maine
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty8% flat
Redemption period18 months
Maine's tax sales are run town-by-town rather than by county, with an 8% flat rate and an 18-month redemption period before the municipality can foreclose the lien.
Not sure how Maine's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.