Chatham County Tax Delinquent Property List
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About Chatham County
- Region
- Augusta / Savannah
- Population
- 295K
- Data Status
- Coming Soon
How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in Georgia
Georgia is a tax-deed state with a redemption period — sometimes called a "redeemable tax deed" state. When property taxes go unpaid, the county tax commissioner issues a fi.fa. (fieri facias, a writ of execution) and the sheriff sells the property at public auction on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse. The winning bidder receives a tax deed at the sale but does not get clear title until the 12-month redemption period expires and they "bar" the right of redemption through proper statutory notice.
Bidding & Auctions
Tax sales are conducted in person on the courthouse steps between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The opening bid is the back taxes, penalties, interest, and costs. Bidders should bring cash or certified funds — payment is due immediately. Notice of sale is published in the county legal organ for 4 consecutive weeks before the sale. After winning, the buyer should record the deed promptly and begin the 12-month redemption clock.
Redemption & Penalties
The original owner (or any party with an interest) can redeem within 12 months by paying the buyer the bid amount plus a 20% premium (10% for each additional year if not redeemed). After 12 months, the buyer must serve a "barment" notice on all interested parties giving them 30 days to redeem. If no one redeems after barment, the buyer can file to quiet title and obtain marketable, insurable ownership.
See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 48-4. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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How to Buy Tax Delinquent Property in Chatham County
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How to request the delinquent tax list from Chatham County
The list is a public record, and you can ask Chatham County for it yourself under the Georgia Open Records Act.
- Check what the county already publishes. Many counties post the delinquent list on the tax office website or in a newspaper notice before a tax sale. If it is posted, you do not need a request.
- Write to the office that collects property taxes. Depending on the county that is the tax collector, treasurer or tax commissioner. Name the Georgia Open Records Act, ask for the current delinquent property tax list, and ask for it as a spreadsheet or CSV rather than paper. List the fields you want: parcel number, owner name, property address, amount owed and years delinquent.
- Ask for a cost estimate first. Offices can charge for copies or staff time on a large data pull. Some states also limit commercial use of name and address lists from public records, so say how you plan to use the list and ask what applies.
Anyone can ask. You do not need to live in Georgia.
The office must respond within 3 business days. A response can be the file, a date it will be ready, or a cost estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Chatham County 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 Tax Assessor. 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, property type, and legal description, 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?▾
Not yet. We are validating the next publishable Chatham County list. Join the notification list and we will let you know when a verified sample is ready.
Are delinquent property taxes public record?▾
Yes. In Georgia, property tax bills, payments and delinquencies are public records kept by the county tax office. For a delinquent account in Chatham County, the parcel, the owner of record, the amount owed and the years unpaid are public. You can ask the county for its delinquent list under the Georgia Open Records Act, and many counties also publish it before a tax sale. Verify any figure with the county before you act on it.
When are Georgia tax sales held?▾
Georgia tax sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the county courthouse. Not every county holds a sale every month — many hold them quarterly or as needed when delinquent tax executions accumulate.
What is the redemption penalty in Georgia?▾
The original owner can redeem within 12 months by paying the buyer the bid amount plus a 20% premium. After year one, an additional 10% accrues for each year of delay.
What is a barment notice in Georgia?▾
After the 12-month redemption period passes, the tax deed buyer must serve a barment notice on the original owner and any lienholders, giving them 30 final days to redeem. If they don't, the right of redemption is permanently extinguished.
Do I own the property after winning a Georgia tax deed sale?▾
You hold a tax deed but not clear title — you cannot sell, mortgage, or get title insurance until the 12-month redemption period expires and you complete the barment process. Most investors wait the full year before improving or marketing the property.