Henry County Tax Sale 2026
Everything you need to know about tax sales in Henry County, Georgia. Tax Sale (Redeemable Deed) — held First Tuesday of each month (varies by county).
Tax Sale Schedule
- When
- First Tuesday of each month (varies by county)
- Where
- County courthouse steps
- Sale Type
- Tax Sale (Redeemable Deed)
- Payment
- Certified funds (cashier's check or cash)
Research Properties Before the Sale
Download the Henry County tax delinquent property list with owner names, tax amounts, property values, and opportunity scores. Do your due diligence before you bid.
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How to Participate in the Henry County Tax Sale
- 1Check the county's legal organ (designated newspaper) for sale notices — published 4 consecutive weeks
- 2Review the tax execution (FIFA) filed by the Tax Commissioner
- 3Attend the sale on the courthouse steps at the designated time
- 4Bid on properties — minimum bid covers delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs
- 5Pay with certified funds immediately upon winning the bid
- 6Receive a tax deed (subject to 12-month right of redemption)
What You Need
After You Win a Property
- 1Record the tax deed with the county clerk
- 2Wait 12 months for the right of redemption to expire
- 3After 12 months, file a barment action (judicial foreclosure of redemption rights)
- 4Serve the original owner with notice of barment
- 5Obtain a court order extinguishing the right of redemption
- 6File quiet title action for marketable title and title insurance
Tips for Henry County Tax Sale Investors
- Georgia tax deeds are redeemable — the original owner can pay back within 12 months
- Redemption amount is purchase price + 20% premium (first year)
- The barment process after 12 months typically takes 60-90 days
- Always search for federal tax liens — they have separate redemption rights
- Many Georgia counties have limited online information — courthouse visits may be necessary
Alternative: Buy Directly From Owners Before the Sale
Many successful investors skip the tax sale entirely and contact delinquent property owners directly. This approach often yields better deals because you negotiate directly — no competing bidders, no courthouse steps, and you can often acquire properties at deeper discounts.
LienSuite provides the full Henry County tax delinquent property list with owner contact information, skip trace data, and opportunity scores — so you can find and reach motivated sellers before anyone else.
Read the Henry County buying guide