Maryland's Anne Arundel County — live delinquent property listings, upcoming auction dates, and investor details for 2026.
View Anne Arundel County on Map → Maryland OverviewAnne Arundel County holds its annual tax lien certificate sale online via RealAuction. Maryland's statutory ceiling is 1% per month (12% annually). Investors bid the rate down from 12% — high-demand properties may sell at lower rates. The delinquent property owner has 6 months to 2 years to redeem by paying the lienholder the purchase price plus interest. The 2026 auction is expected June 2 or June 9, 2026 (first or second Tuesday of June). Registration requires a $500 cashier's check deposit + W-9, delivered in person to Arundel Center (44 Calvert St, Room 110, Annapolis, MD). Registration typically opens in early May and closes late May. Official county page: aacounty.org.
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Explore Anne Arundel County →The Anne Arundel County 2026 tax sale is expected June 2 or June 9, 2026 (the first or second Tuesday of June). Historical dates: June 6, 2023 and June 4, 2025. The official date will be confirmed on the county finance page at aacounty.org/departments/finance/tax-sale-information. Registration typically opens in early May and closes in late May — the 2024 deadline was May 24.
Anne Arundel County holds a tax lien certificate sale — not a tax deed sale. Investors purchase lien certificates on delinquent properties but do not receive the deed. The certificate holder earns interest (up to 12% annually), and the property owner can redeem by paying the full amount plus accrued interest within the redemption period. If unredeemed, the lienholder can initiate foreclosure to acquire the property.
Maryland law sets a maximum rate of 1% per month (12% annually) for tax lien certificates. At the Anne Arundel County auction, investors bid the rate down from 12%. Desirable properties typically sell at lower rates; less competitive properties may sell near the full 12% maximum. The rate is fixed at purchase and applies for the duration of the redemption period. After 4 months, the lienholder may also charge attorney's fees (capped at $500 if the owner redeems; uncapped if foreclosure proceeds).
Registration for the Anne Arundel County tax sale requires a $500 cashier's check deposit and a completed W-9 form, delivered in person to Arundel Center at 44 Calvert St, Room 110, Annapolis, MD. Registration typically opens in early May (2024: May 6) and closes in late May (2024: May 24). Contact the county at 410-222-1735 or taxsale@aacounty.org for the official 2026 registration dates and instructions.
Maryland law provides a redemption period of 6 months to 2 years depending on property type. During this window, the original owner can reclaim the property by paying the lienholder the purchase price plus accrued interest. After 4 months from the sale, the lienholder may file foreclosure and charge attorney's fees. If the owner redeems before foreclosure, attorney fees are capped at $500. If foreclosure proceeds, attorney fees are uncapped.
After purchase, you hold a lien certificate against the property. The owner has 6 months to 2 years to redeem by paying you the purchase price plus interest. After 4 months, you may file to foreclose the right of redemption and recover attorney's fees. If the owner redeems, you collect your investment plus interest. If they do not redeem and you complete foreclosure, you can acquire the property. Over 90% of Maryland tax liens are redeemed before foreclosure.
The Anne Arundel County tax sale list typically includes approximately 25 properties per year — a relatively small, competitive sale compared to larger Maryland counties. Properties are listed online via the RealAuction platform several weeks before the auction. The 2026 property list is expected to publish in late May 2026. Monitor aacounty.org/departments/finance/tax-sale-information for the official list.