California Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
9 California counties with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How California Tax Sales Work
See California Revenue and Taxation Code, Part 6. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
All California Counties (9)
California Tax Sale Questions
When are California tax-defaulted property sales held?▾
Each county schedules its own tax-defaulted property auction, typically once a year. Many large counties (Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside) hold sales in spring or fall and publish the calendar 60+ days in advance.
Are California tax sales online?▾
Most California counties now conduct tax-defaulted property sales online, primarily through Bid4Assets. A few smaller counties still use in-person sealed bids, but the trend is fully online with deposit-based registration.
Does California have a redemption period after the sale?▾
No. The owner must redeem before the auction begins. After the auction, the buyer takes title — though the prior owner has 1 year to file a claim for excess proceeds (any sale price above the back taxes and costs).
What liens survive a California tax-defaulted property sale?▾
A tax-deed sale extinguishes most private liens (mortgages, judgments) but does NOT extinguish federal IRS tax liens (subject to a 120-day federal redemption window), most special assessments, or recorded easements. Always title-search before bidding.