Houston, TX Tax Delinquent Properties

23,483 tax delinquent properties in Houston, Harris County, Texas. $391.5M in total unpaid taxes. 90% residential. 17,145 properties with heir or deceased owner signals.

23,483 Properties$391.5M Total Tax OwedAvg Score: 63/100Up to 5 years delinquent

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Houston Tax Delinquent Market Snapshot

Total Properties
23,483
in Harris County
Total Tax Owed
$391.5M
across all properties
Avg Property Value
$880K
estimated market value
Avg Tax Owed
$17K
per property

Deal Quality Grades

Every property is scored A through F based on delinquency severity, property value, owner situation, and reachability. Higher grades indicate stronger investment opportunities.

B
Good — 9,841 (42%)
C
Average — 13,642 (58%)

Property Types in Houston

Residential
21,217 properties (90%)
Commercial
1,047 properties (4%)

Opportunity Signals

Properties with heir or deceased owner signals often represent the highest-value opportunities for curative title investors. These properties typically have unclear ownership chains that create acquisition opportunities.

9,202
Heir Property Signals
39% of Houston properties
7,943
Deceased Owner Signals
34% of Houston properties

Delinquency Timeline

Oldest Delinquency
2021
5 years ago
Max Years Delinquent
5 years
Avg Years Delinquent
1.0 years

What's Included

Property addresses23,483 in Houston
Owner names & mailing addressesSkip-trace ready
Tax owed amountsAvg $17K per property
Estimated property valuesAvg $880K
Years delinquentAvg 1.0 years
Opportunity score (A-F)Avg score: 63/100

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2,621 properties
Avg score: 61
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1,773 properties
Avg score: 61
Humble, TX
1,477 properties
Avg score: 62
Katy, TX
1,467 properties
Avg score: 62
Tomball, TX
1,246 properties
Avg score: 61
Pasadena, TX
850 properties
Avg score: 65
Baytown, TX
752 properties
Avg score: 65
Crosby, TX
357 properties
Avg score: 64

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tax delinquent properties are in Houston, Texas?

There are currently 23,483 tax delinquent properties in Houston, Texas (Harris County). These properties have a combined $391.5M in unpaid taxes. LienSuite updates this data monthly from county appraisal district records.

What types of tax delinquent properties are available in Houston?

Tax delinquent properties in Houston include 90% residential, 4% commercial. The majority (90%) are residential properties. Each property listing includes the property type, estimated value, tax owed, and an opportunity score.

How do I get a list of tax delinquent properties in Houston, Texas?

You can download the full Harris County tax delinquent property list (which includes all Houston properties) directly from LienSuite. Start with a free sample of the top 50 properties with deal grades — no credit card required. The list includes owner names, mailing addresses, tax amounts, property values, and deal quality grades.

What is the average property value for tax delinquent properties in Houston?

The average estimated market value for tax delinquent properties in Houston is $880K. The average tax owed per property is $17K. These values are sourced from county appraisal district records and updated monthly.

Are tax delinquent property lists in Houston free?

Yes, LienSuite offers a free sample of the top 50 properties per county download with deal grades. Houston properties are included in the Harris County list. For the complete list with all 23,483 properties, numeric scores, and heir/deceased signals, LienSuite Pro plans start at $29/month with unlimited downloads.

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