New York Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
7 New York counties with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How New York Tax Sales Work
See New York Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Article 11. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
All New York Counties (7)
New York Tax Sale Questions
Is New York a tax-lien or tax-deed state?▾
Statewide it is effectively a tax-deed state: counties foreclose in-rem under RPTL Article 11 and resell the property at auction. Only New York City runs a tax-lien sale, and that is a bulk transfer to one authorized purchaser, not open to retail investors.
When can the owner redeem in New York?▾
Redemption happens before the foreclosure judgment. The default period is two years from the lien date (RPTL 1110). Once the district takes title by in-rem judgment, the owner cannot redeem and auction buyers take clear of that right.
Does the redemption period ever change?▾
Yes. A district may extend it to three years for residential or farm property, or shorten it to one year for vacant and abandoned residential parcels on the vacant-and-abandoned roll. Always confirm the period with the specific county.
How are New York county tax auctions held?▾
They are premium bid-up sales to the highest bidder, run through platforms like Auctions International, Bid4Assets, GovDeals, and NYSAuctions.com, or in person at the county seat. Timing is county-specific, commonly once or twice a year.