Property Tax Foreclosure

Falling behind on property taxes can lead to foreclosure, but you may have options to avoid losing your home. Here’s what you need to know:

Check for Payment Plans or Tax Relief

Contact your county assessor’s or treasurer’s office to find out what payment plans, extensions, or other relief options are available. If you’re a senior, disabled, or have limited income, you may qualify for a reduction or exemption on your property taxes. To find this information, Google your county name with terms like "property tax relief" or "treasurer’s office". Most counties list detailed requirements and application instructions on their official websites.

You Can Still Sell Before the Auction

If your property hasn’t gone to auction yet, you still have the right to sell it. We can help. Call us or fill out our Contact Us form for a free consultation and market analysis. We’ll walk you through your selling options, estimated fees and what you could net at closing. Selling before the auction can give you more control and help you avoid a foreclosure record.

If no action is taken, the county may proceed with a public auction to recover the unpaid taxes. In some states, you may still have a statutory right of redemption, meaning you can reclaim the property after the sale, but only within a limited time period and under specific conditions. Check your Notice of Intent to Sell or contact your county assessor’s office to confirm if this applies to your property.

If You Can’t Afford to Redeem It

If the property has already sold at auction and you're within the redemption period but don’t have the funds to redeem it, and your home is worth more than it sold for, we can still help. We work with investors who purchase redemption rights. While you won’t keep the home, this option can help you walk away with more money than if you did nothing. If the property is sold at auction for more than what you owed, you may be entitled to the surplus funds (also called overage funds). To claim that money, contact your county treasurer’s office directly.

Contact Us:

Fill out your information and goal with your property on the Contact Us page so we can go over all your options