Alabama Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Alabama county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How Alabama Tax Sales Work
See Ala. Code Title 40, Chapter 10 (Art. 1 tax-deed sales §§40-10-1 et seq.; Art. 7 tax-lien auctions §§40-10-180 to 40-10-200). Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Alabama Tax Sale Questions
Does Alabama sell tax liens or tax deeds?▾
Both. Since Act 2018-577, each county elects either a tax-lien certificate auction or the older tax-deed sale, and most active counties now run tax-lien auctions.
What interest rate does an Alabama tax lien earn?▾
12% per annum simple interest is the statutory maximum in lien auctions. Bidders bid that rate down in 1% increments, so the accrued rate is whatever the winning bid set.
How long is the redemption period in Alabama?▾
The ordinary right of redemption is 3 years from the date of sale on both tracks. But an owner who remained in possession may hold a separate equitable redemption right that can last much longer.
Why is Alabama tax-deed title considered risky?▾
The equitable 'right of possession' redemption for an owner who never left the property can defeat a quiet-title action years after the 3-year window, so title usually requires ejectment plus quiet title before it is marketable.