Baltimore City Tax Delinquent Property List
Research tax sale properties or find owners to contact directly. Baltimore City has tax-delinquent properties tracked and scored for investors.
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11,369 records in the downloadable Baltimore City list
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- Numeric lead score, plus a confidence figure for itscore_v2 ranks every row in the county and confidence_score (0-100) says how much evidence sits behind that rank. Sort the file and cut it where you like, instead of reading it top to bottom.score_v2, confidence_score
- Deal grade (A / B / C) on every rowThe same A/B/C grade the app filters on, in the file. The Raw list carries no grade column.score_grade
- Deceased-owner and heir flagsMarks the rows where the owner of record looks deceased, or the property looks heir-held — the probate lane, where nobody is opening the county’s letters. Flagged where the state’s records support it.has_deceased_signals, has_heir_signals
- Lien-related source flagCarries the lien-related flag supplied or derived from the county source. In Dallas this is a tax-roll delinquency flag, not a County Clerk instrument search; blank never means clear title.has_liens
- Code-violation flagSet from filed municipal violation records where the municipality publishes them — a distress signal that comes from a filing, not an inference.has_code_violations
- Available deed reference — date, type and instrument numberA source-provided deed reference where available, so you can pull the instrument for research. One reference is not a complete clerk-index search or chain of title.deed_date, deed_type, instrument_number
- Latitude and longitudeCoordinates on every row we could geocode, so the file drops straight onto a map or into a driving route.latitude, longitude
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- Skip trace ready — Owner names and mailing addresses included where available
- Sorted by motivation — Properties ranked by delinquency amount and opportunity signals
- Official county records — Release schedules vary by county; verify details before acting
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Baltimore City list updated?
County release schedules vary. Some counties publish weekly or monthly; others publish quarterly or annually. We update the download after collecting a new official release from County Records. A list can be current for the county's release cycle without changing every day. Verify property and tax details with the county before acting.
What owner data is included?
Each record includes property address, assessed value, years delinquent, tax owed, and property type. Owner names and mailing addresses are included where available. Pro subscribers also get numeric scores, can use skip tracing to find phone numbers and emails, and see deceased owner flags, heir indicators, and lien/judgment signals.
Is the download really free?
Yes. Create a free account and get a representative sample of the county list — real rows with deal grades and owner names and mailing addresses where available — instantly. It is a sample, not the best deals. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for numeric scores, heir and lien signals, all rows, map, and CRM.
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About Baltimore City
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- Maryland - Major Metro
- Data Source
- County Records
- Data Status
- Available for Download
How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in Maryland
Maryland is a tax-lien-certificate state. When property taxes go unpaid, the county (or Baltimore City) auctions a certificate of sale on the delinquent property. The certificate buyer holds a lien and earns redemption interest set by the county — commonly in the range of 6% to 18% per year. There is no single statewide rate; each jurisdiction sets its own (for example, Anne Arundel at 18% / 1.5% per month, Baltimore County at 12%, and St. Mary's at 6%). After a short statutory waiting period, the certificate holder may file a Circuit Court action to foreclose the owner's right of redemption and obtain a deed, but most liens redeem before that stage. Sales are held annually, on dates set per county and clustered from spring into early summer. Because interest rates, high-bid premiums, and void dates are set at the county level, Maryland must be researched county by county.
Bidding & Auctions
Maryland certificate auctions are held online through platforms such as RealAuction (many counties) and BidBaltimore (Baltimore City). Properties go to the highest bidder above the lien amount. Many jurisdictions — including Montgomery and Frederick — apply a "high-bid premium" on the amount bid above the lien. The redemption interest rate is fixed by each county and is not bid down. Registration ahead of the sale is required, and sale dates are set individually — for example, Montgomery County holds its sale on the second Monday of June, and Baltimore City typically sells in mid-May. Confirm each county's specific interest rate and accrual method (daily vs. monthly) before bidding.
Redemption & Penalties
The owner may redeem at any time until the court forecloses the right of redemption. The certificate holder cannot sue to foreclose immediately: under Tax-Property §14-833 the statewide waiting period is at least 6 months after sale for most property and at least 9 months for owner-occupied residential property, with shorter windows (as little as 60 days, or immediate) for abandoned or code-noncompliant property. To redeem, the owner pays the amount at sale plus interest and certain expenses. If the owner does not redeem during the ensuing litigation, the holder obtains a deed. A certificate not acted upon generally becomes void after about 2 years.
See Md. Code, Tax-Property Article, Title 14, Subtitle 8. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Baltimore City list updated?▾
County release schedules vary. Some counties publish weekly or monthly; others publish quarterly or annually. We update the download after collecting a new official release from County Records. A list can be current for the county's release cycle without changing every day. Verify property and tax details with the county before acting.
What data fields are included?▾
Records carry property address, owner name, mailing address, assessed value, years delinquent, tax owed, and property type, where the county publishes them. Before you pay we count out every field we have measured on this county’s file, and a field we have not measured is left out rather than estimated.
Is the download really free?▾
Yes. Create a free account and get a 500-row sample of the Baltimore City list — a real cross-section with deal grades and owner names and mailing addresses where available, instantly. It is a sample, not the best deals. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for numeric scores, heir and lien signals, all rows, map, and CRM.
What interest does a Maryland tax certificate earn?▾
It varies by county. Redemption interest is set locally, ranging roughly 6% to 18% per year — for example, Anne Arundel at 18% (1.5% per month), Baltimore County at 12%, and St. Mary's at 6%. Always confirm the specific county's rate and whether it accrues daily or monthly.
How long before I can foreclose in Maryland?▾
Under Tax-Property §14-833, at least 6 months after the sale for most property and at least 9 months for owner-occupied residential property. Abandoned or code-noncompliant property can be as short as 60 days or immediate. These waiting periods are set statewide, not per county.
What is a high-bid premium?▾
In many Maryland jurisdictions, such as Montgomery and Frederick, bidders pay a "high-bid premium" on the amount bid above the lien. Properties go to the highest bidder above the lien amount; the redemption interest rate itself is fixed by county and is not bid down.
Can a Maryland tax certificate expire?▾
Yes. A certificate the holder never acts on generally becomes void after about 2 years. If you miss the foreclosure deadline, the lien can be voided, so track your certificate's timeline in the county where you bought it.