2026 Season

2026 Tax Sale Auction Calendar

Every known 2026 tax lien and tax deed auction date across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and DC — updated as counties publish new schedules.

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Maryland
Tax Lien State · 8%–12% Interest · 2-Year Redemption

Maryland auctions tax lien certificates — not the property. Investors earn 8–12% annual interest while the owner has up to 2 years to redeem. Each county sets its own auction date, mostly between April and October.

County 2026 Auction Date Format Interest Rate Status
St. Mary's County March 6, 2026 In-person / Online 10% Completed
Queen Anne's County May 19, 2026 Online Up to 20% Upcoming
Anne Arundel County June 2 or June 9, 2026 Online (RealAuction) 12% Upcoming
Baltimore County October 2026 (date TBC) Online 12% Upcoming
Prince George's County May–June 2026 (TBC) Online 12% Date TBD
Montgomery County May–June 2026 (TBC) Online 8% Date TBD
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Virginia
Tax Deed State · 1-Year Redemption · Direct Ownership

Virginia sells the deed directly — no lien certificate waiting period. After 3+ years of delinquency, localities auction the property. The buyer receives ownership subject to a 1-year right of redemption for the former owner.

Locality 2026 Auction Date Format Sale Type Status
City of Chesapeake April 29, 2026 Online (RealAuction) Tax Deed Upcoming
Fairfax County 2026 (TBC) Online (RealAuction) Tax Deed Date TBD
Arlington County 2026 (TBC) In-person Tax Deed Date TBD
Loudoun County 2026 (TBC) In-person Tax Deed Date TBD
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New Jersey
Tax Lien State · 18% Max Interest · Municipality-Run Sales

New Jersey municipalities each run their own annual tax lien sale. Interest rates can reach 18% plus a premium penalty. Sales are spread throughout the year — each town publishes its own date.

Municipality 2026 Auction Date Format Max Interest Status
Teaneck (Bergen County) January 21, 2026 Online 18% Completed
Stafford Township (Ocean County) February 13, 2026 Online 18% Completed
Willingboro (Burlington County) Fall 2026 (TBC) Online 18% Date TBD
Cape May County municipalities Fall 2026 (TBC) Online / In-person 18% Date TBD
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Washington DC
Tax Lien District · 1.5%/Month Interest · OTC Year-Round

DC holds one major annual tax lien auction in July plus a year-round Over-The-Counter program. OTC allows investors to purchase unsold liens directly from the Office of Tax and Revenue without competing at auction.

Sale Type 2026 Date Format Interest Rate Status
Annual Tax Lien Auction July 2026 Online 1.5%/month (18% annual) Upcoming
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Sales Year-round Online (OTR portal) 1.5%/month Rolling / Ongoing
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Pennsylvania
Mixed Lien/Deed State · Upset & Judicial Sales · County-Controlled

Pennsylvania holds two-tier sales: Upset Sales (minimum bid covers taxes owed) followed by Judicial Sales (no minimum — all claims cleared). Counties set their own schedules. Most sales run September through November.

County 2026 Auction Date(s) Sale Type Format Status
York County September 17, 2026 Upset Sale In-person Upcoming
Delaware County September 24, 2026 Upset Sale In-person Upcoming
Mercer County Sept 15 (Upset) & Oct 20 (Judicial) Upset & Judicial In-person Upcoming
Philadelphia County 2026 (TBC) Sheriff Sale Online Date TBD
Allegheny County 2026 (TBC) Upset & Repository Online Date TBD
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Florida
Tax Lien State · Bid-Down Format · 5% Minimum Penalty · 2-Year Redemption

Florida uses a bid-down auction where investors compete by offering the lowest interest rate (starting at 18%). The 5% statutory minimum penalty applies to all redeemed liens regardless of bid — you earn at least 5% on every redemption.

County 2026 Auction Schedule Format Min Penalty Status
Miami-Dade County Rolling — 2 to 4× per month Online (LienHub) 5% Rolling / Ongoing
Palm Beach County Weekly — every Wednesday Online (GovEase) 5% Rolling / Ongoing
Broward County Approx. 1× per month Online (RealTaxDeed) 5% Rolling / Ongoing
Orange County Annual sale — May–June 2026 (TBC) Online 5% Date TBD
Hillsborough County Annual sale — May–June 2026 (TBC) Online 5% Date TBD
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📍 Coming Soon: Texas & Georgia (Fall 2026)

Lientac is expanding coverage to two high-volume states in Fall 2026. Sign up below to be notified when live data becomes available.

🤠 Texas

250+ counties hold first-Tuesday monthly tax deed auctions. Texas offers 25–50% redemption penalties — some of the highest statutory returns in the country. Strong deed protections and massive inventory.

🍑 Georgia

159 counties follow a first-Tuesday pattern with redeemable deeds. Georgia pays 20% returns if redeemed within 12 months — competitive with the best lien states. Large mix of urban and rural inventory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the 2026 tax lien auctions in Maryland?

Maryland county tax sales vary by county. Known 2026 dates: St. Mary's County March 6 (completed), Queen Anne's County May 19, Anne Arundel County June 2 or 9, Baltimore County October. Prince George's and Montgomery counties typically hold sales in May–June — exact dates are announced 6–8 weeks before the sale.

How often does Florida hold tax lien auctions?

Florida's largest counties run on rolling schedules. Miami-Dade holds 2–4 sales per month. Palm Beach County auctions weekly every Wednesday. Broward runs approximately once per month. Florida's 5% statutory minimum penalty guarantees you earn at least 5% even if the owner redeems at your bid-down rate.

When is Washington DC's 2026 tax sale?

DC's annual tax lien auction is scheduled for July 2026. DC also offers a year-round Over-The-Counter (OTC) program — unsold liens from the annual auction can be purchased directly from the Office of Tax and Revenue at any time without competitive bidding.

Are there tax sales in Texas and Georgia in 2026?

Lientac is adding Texas and Georgia for Fall 2026. Texas runs monthly first-Tuesday tax deed auctions across 250+ counties with 25–50% redemption penalties. Georgia's 159 counties follow the same pattern with 20% redeemable deed returns. Sign up above to get early access alerts when these states go live.