New Jersey's Essex County — live delinquent property listings, upcoming auction dates, and investor details for 2026.
View Essex County on Map → New Jersey OverviewEssex County is NJ’s most populous county and holds annual tax lien sales mandated by N.J.S.A. 54:5-1. Investors earn up to 18% interest per annum — NJ’s statutory maximum. The property owner has 2 years to redeem by paying the lienholder back plus interest.
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Explore Essex County →Essex County NJ tax lien sales are mandated by state statute (N.J.S.A. 54:5-1). Each municipality within Essex County conducts its own annual sale for delinquent properties. Investors purchase lien certificates and earn interest at auction — the rate is bid down, with popular certificates selling at lower rates. Unpopular liens sell at the full 18% statutory maximum.
Essex County tax lien certificates earn up to 18% per annum — NJ’s statutory maximum rate, one of the highest in the country. At auction, investors bid the interest rate downward from 18%. Properties in high-demand areas may sell at 0% or even a premium. Properties with higher perceived risk typically sell at the full 18%.
Essex County municipalities use GovEase or the municipal tax collector’s platform for online auctions. Each municipality sets its own registration requirements. Most require a deposit or cashier’s check to participate. Lientac links to the official auction platform for each municipality — check the map for specific auction dates and links.