Tax Sale Calendar 2026

Upcoming tax sale dates across 50 states. Never miss a sale.

States at a Glance

2026 Monthly Calendar

January
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Jan 6)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Jan 6)

Metro Atlanta counties

February
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Feb 3)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Feb 3)

Metro Atlanta counties

March
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Mar 3)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Mar 3)

Metro Atlanta counties

NC

Spring tax foreclosure sales begin

Select counties

April
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Apr 7)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Apr 7)

Metro Atlanta counties

NC

Spring tax foreclosure sales

Select counties

May
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (May 5)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (May 5)

Metro Atlanta counties

FL

Tax certificate sale preparation — lists published

All 67 counties

June
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Jun 2)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Jun 2)

Metro Atlanta counties

FL

Annual tax certificate sale — June 1 deadline

All 67 counties

July
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Jul 7)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Jul 7)

Metro Atlanta counties

FL

Tax deed auctions continue year-round

Various counties

August
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Aug 4)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Aug 4)

Metro Atlanta counties

September
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Sep 1)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Sep 1)

Metro Atlanta counties

NC

Fall tax foreclosure sales begin

Select counties

October
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Oct 6)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Oct 6)

Metro Atlanta counties

NC

Fall tax foreclosure sales

Select counties

November
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Nov 3)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Nov 3)

Metro Atlanta counties

December
TX

Monthly tax deed sales — First Tuesday (Dec 1)

All 254 counties

GA

Monthly tax sales — First Tuesday (Dec 1)

Metro Atlanta counties

How Tax Sales Work

What is a tax sale?

When property owners fail to pay property taxes, the county can sell the property (or a lien against it) to recover the unpaid taxes. These sales create opportunities for investors to acquire property below market value or earn interest on tax liens.

Tax Deed vs. Tax Lien vs. Redeemable Deed

Tax deed states (like Texas) sell the property itself — the buyer gets ownership. Tax lien states (like Florida) sell a certificate for the owed taxes — the buyer earns interest and can foreclose if unpaid. Redeemable deed states (like Georgia) transfer ownership but give the original owner a window to buy it back.

How to Prepare

Research the property list weeks before the sale. Check property values, title history, liens, and physical condition. Set a maximum bid and stick to it. LienSuite provides scored property lists with owner details so you can do due diligence faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are tax sales held in Texas?

Texas holds tax deed sales (sheriff's sales) on the first Tuesday of every month at each county courthouse. All 254 counties follow this schedule, though not every county has properties for sale every month. View Texas tax sale details.

When is the Florida tax certificate sale?

Florida counties hold their annual tax certificate sales around June 1st. Tax deed auctions for properties with unredeemed certificates occur year-round. View Florida tax sale details.

What is the difference between a tax deed and a tax lien?

A tax deed sale transfers ownership of the property to the winning bidder. A tax lien (or tax certificate) sale sells the right to collect the delinquent taxes plus interest — the buyer does not get the property unless the owner fails to redeem within the statutory period. See our state-by-state map.

How do I find properties before a tax sale?

County tax offices publish delinquent property lists weeks before the sale. LienSuite aggregates these lists with owner info, tax amounts, and deal scores so you can research properties efficiently. Browse available property lists.

Get the Full List Before the Sale

Download tax delinquent property lists with owner info, tax amounts, and deal scores. Be prepared before auction day.