Michigan
Michigan's timeline runs over roughly three years before a property ever reaches an investor: year one is delinquency, year two is forfeiture to the county treasurer, and the owner's actual redemption deadline is March 31 of year three — pay everything owed by then or lose the property outright. Only after that deadline passes does the county foreclose and auction the property to the public. So unlike lien states, there's no redemption risk baked into a Michigan auction purchase — by the time you can bid, that window already closed.
Deep-dive guideSurplus funds after a Michigan tax sale →
Michigan's own Supreme Court beat Tyler by 3 years. Form 5743, due by July 1.
Michigan county auctions
Full calendar →This cycle's Michigan county sales we'd sourced have already closed for the year. Here's the most recent verified list — sign up for deal alerts to hear the moment next cycle's dates get posted.
| Macomb County | Sep 9, 2026 | deed | Closed |
| Ingham County | Aug 26, 2026 | deed | Closed |
| Oakland County | Aug 25, 2026 | deed | Closed |
| Crawford County | Aug 19, 2026 | deed | Closed |
Quick answers
Is Michigan a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Michigan is a tax deed (county foreclosure auction) state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Michigan?+
In Michigan, the rate is: None — deed sold at auction.
How long is the redemption period in Michigan?+
The redemption period in Michigan is None at auction — redemption window closes before forfeiture.
Not sure how Michigan's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
Planning to resell or finance a Michigan tax deed? Read You Won a Tax Deed. Why Can't You Sell It Yet? before you assume the deed alone is enough.
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.