Maryland Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Maryland county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How Maryland Tax Sales Work
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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Maryland Tax Sale Questions
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.