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.
Explore All Properties on the Free Map →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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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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.
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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Open the Free Map →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.
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.
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.
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.