Taxes
Tax Deed States 2026
Tax Sale Type
Redemption Deeds
Tax Deeds
Tax Deeds & Tax Liens
Tax Liens
State | Tax Sale Type↓ | Tax Auction Dates | Interest | Redemption Period | |
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 | Florida | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 18% | 2 Years |
 | Illinois | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 18% | 2 or 3 years |
 | Indiana | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 10% | 1 year |
 | Nevada | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 12% | |
 | New York | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 20% | |
 | Ohio | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 18% | 1 Year |
 | West Virginia | Tax Deeds & Tax Liens |
| 12% | 18 months |
 | Alaska | Tax Deeds |
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 | Arkansas | Tax Deeds |
| 30-Day | |
 | California | Tax Deeds |
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 | Idaho | Tax Deeds |
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 | Kansas | Tax Deeds |
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 | Maine | Tax Deeds |
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 | Michigan | Tax Deeds |
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 | Minnesota | Tax Deeds |
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 | New Hampshire | Tax Deeds |
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 | New Mexico | Tax Deeds |
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 | North Carolina | Tax Deeds |
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 | North Dakota | Tax Deeds |
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 | Oklahoma | Tax Deeds |
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 | Oregon | Tax Deeds |
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 | Pennsylvania | Tax Deeds |
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 | Utah | Tax Deeds |
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 | Virginia | Tax Deeds |
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 | Washington | Tax Deeds |
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 | Wisconsin | Tax Deeds |
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 | Connecticut | Redemption Deeds |
| 18% | 6 Months |
 | Delaware | Redemption Deeds |
| 15% | 6 Months |
 | Georgia | Redemption Deeds |
| 20% | 1 Year |
 | Hawaii | Redemption Deeds |
| 12% | 1 Year |
 | Louisiana | Redemption Deeds |
| 12% | 3 Years |
 | Massachusetts | Redemption Deeds |
| 16% | 6 Months |
 | Rhode Island | Redemption Deeds |
| 16% | 1 Year |
 | Tennessee | Redemption Deeds |
| 12% | 1 Year |
 | Texas | Redemption Deeds |
| 0% | 6 Months to 2 Years |
 | Alabama | Tax Liens |
| 12% | 3 years |
 | Arizona | Tax Liens |
| 16% | 3 years |
 | Colorado | Tax Liens |
| 09% +prime | 3 years |
 | Iowa | Tax Liens |
| 24% | 2 years |
 | Kentucky | Tax Liens |
| 12% | 1 Year |
 | Maryland | Tax Liens |
| 18% | 6 Months to 2 Years |
 | Mississippi | Tax Liens |
| 18% | 2 Years |
 | Missouri | Tax Liens |
| 10% | 1 Year |
 | Montana | Tax Liens |
| 10% | 2 or 3 Years |
 | Nebraska | Tax Liens |
| 14% | 3 Years |
 | New Jersey | Tax Liens |
| 18% | 2 Years |
 | South Carolina | Tax Liens |
| 12% | 1 Year |
 | South Dakota | Tax Liens |
| 10% | 3 or 4 Years |
 | Vermont | Tax Liens |
| 12% | 1 Year |
 | Wyoming | Tax Liens |
| 15% | 4 Years |
- When a property owner has failed to pay the required property taxes, the taxing government will use one of three legal methods to settle the unpaid debt: a tax deed, a redemption deed, or a tax lien.
- A tax deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of the taxed property to the government agency to which the tax is owed, which may then sell the property to recoup the unpaid tax amount.
- Tax deed sales usually take the form of auctions.
Tax Deed A property sold at auction after unpaid property taxes, transferring ownership to the highest bidder.
Tax Lien A claim against a property for unpaid taxes, allowing investors to earn interest if the owner redeems the debt.
States with Both Tax Deed and Tax Lien Systems
Some states offer both tax lien and tax deed sales, giving investors multiple pathways depending on the property and county. These systems typically include defined auction periods and redemption timelines.
States in this category include Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
States with Tax Deed Sales
In tax deed states, properties are sold after unpaid taxes, transferring ownership to the buyer. Auctions are typically held annually or at scheduled intervals, often managed at the county level.
States in this category include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
States with Redemption Deed Systems
Redemption deed states combine elements of tax deeds with a redemption period, allowing the original owner time to reclaim the property by paying back taxes and penalties after the sale.
States in this category include Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas.
States with Tax Lien Systems
In tax lien states, investors purchase the right to collect unpaid taxes rather than the property itself. If the property owner redeems the lien, the investor earns interest; otherwise, the lien may eventually convert into ownership rights.
States in this category include Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.
Key Differences Across States
Tax sale systems vary significantly across the U.S., with differences in auction timing, interest rates, and redemption periods. Some states offer higher interest rates but longer redemption periods, while others provide faster paths to property ownership.
Because rules vary widely by state and even by county, it is important to review local procedures before participating in any tax sale.
Sources
- USA Tax Sale Map: States and Auctions - Tax Sales Support
- Tax Sale State Breakdown Chart - Secrets of Tax Lien Investing
- Tax Deed: Definition, How to Clear It, and Tax Deed Sales - Investopedia
- Tax Deed States – What Are They and Which Are These? - iBuyer
- Ted Thomas Complete List of Tax Deed States - Ted Thomas
