Defiance County Tax Delinquent Property List
Research tax sale properties or find owners to contact directly. Defiance County has tax-delinquent properties tracked and scored for investors.
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179 records in the downloadable Defiance County 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
- 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
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- Recently collected — Current for this county's release cycle, not a daily live feed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Defiance 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 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 Defiance County
- Region
- Ohio
- Data Source
- County Records
- Data Status
- Available for Download
How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in Ohio
Ohio is a hybrid state with two distinct tracks. Counties with a population of 200,000 or more — such as Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton — may sell tax-lien certificates at an 18% bid-down under ORC 5721.30 to 5721.43. On this track the county sells a certificate that conveys the tax lien and the right to collect the debt plus interest, not the property itself. Separately, all counties can foreclose delinquent parcels and sell the property at a sheriff's sale, conveying a deed; parcels offered twice without selling are forfeited to the state or subdivision under ORC 5723 and sold later. Which route applies to a given parcel depends on county size and how the county chooses to enforce — smaller counties are deed-and-foreclosure only.
Bidding & Auctions
On the tax-lien certificate track, bidding is an interest-rate bid-down starting at 18% per year and decreasing in 0.25% increments to as low as 0%; the certificate goes to the bidder accepting the lowest rate. In the largest counties the certificate book is often sold in bulk to institutional buyers through a negotiated sale under ORC 5721.33 rather than offered parcel-by-parcel to small investors. On the foreclosure and forfeiture track, the delinquent property is sold at a premium bid-up sheriff's or forfeiture auction to the highest bidder, commonly through RealAuction (ohio.realforeclose.com) or GovEase.
Redemption & Penalties
Redemption depends on the track. On a tax-lien certificate, a one-year redemption period runs from the date the certificate is sold (ORC 5721.37(A)(1)); the certificate holder cannot start foreclosure until that year passes, and the owner may redeem throughout it — including through an installment redemption payment plan under ORC 5721.38, with the final installment due no later than one year after the sale. On the foreclosure and forfeiture deed track, the owner may redeem only until the court confirms the sale; once the sale is confirmed and the deed recorded, redemption rights terminate. Federal tax liens may still survive per ORC 5723.
See Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5721 (Delinquent Lands). 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 Defiance 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 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 50-row sample of the Defiance County 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.
Can I buy a tax lien in Ohio?▾
Only in counties with a population of 200,000 or more, such as Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton. Smaller counties do not run certificate sales and are foreclosure-and-deed only. In the biggest counties the certificate book is often sold in bulk to institutions.
What interest does an Ohio tax-lien certificate earn?▾
Up to 18% per year, set by a competitive bid-down in 0.25% increments to as low as 0%. The county also pays the certificate holder 18% on subsequent advances under ORC 5721.38.
How long is the redemption period on an Ohio certificate?▾
One year from the date the certificate is sold (ORC 5721.37). The holder cannot begin foreclosure until that year passes, and the owner may redeem throughout — including through an installment payment plan under ORC 5721.38.
How does the foreclosure track differ from the certificate track?▾
On the foreclosure and forfeiture track the property itself is sold at a sheriff's auction and conveyed by deed. The owner may redeem only until the court confirms the sale; after confirmation and recording, redemption rights end.