Massachusetts Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Massachusetts county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How Massachusetts Tax Sales Work
See Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Massachusetts Tax Sale Questions
What is a "tax taking" in Massachusetts?▾
A tax taking is when a municipality acquires the tax title directly, rather than selling it at auction. The alternative is a tax sale where a third party buys the tax title. In both cases the holder must foreclose the owner's right of redemption in the Land Court to get clear title.
What interest does a Massachusetts tax title earn?▾
Tax-title accounts accrue 16% simple interest per year for titles entered before Nov 1, 2024, and 8% per year for titles entered on or after that date, under Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024. A redeeming owner pays that interest plus the tax-title amount and lawful charges.
How long is the redemption period in Massachusetts?▾
There is no fixed clock. An owner can redeem until the holder files a foreclosure petition in the Land Court, and even then the court sets a deadline. A petition generally can't be filed until 6 months after the taking or sale, but in practice redemption can stay open for years.
Do I get the property when I buy a tax title?▾
No. A tax title is a lien interest, not the fee. Third-party holders cannot take possession — they must file a Land Court petition and win a judgment of foreclosure to acquire the property. Recent reform also returns "excess equity" above the debt to the former owner.