Taxes
Delinquent Taxes
Property taxes that were not paid by their due date.
Delinquent taxes add penalties and interest. If they stay unpaid long enough, the county can sell the property or a lien against it.
The length of time before a sale differs by state, from about a year to five years or more.
General information, reviewed 2026-10-12. Not legal advice. Rules change and each county publishes its own sale terms; confirm with the county before bidding.