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Your first tax sale, step by step
Pick a state and county, or a specific upcoming sale, and get a plain-English plan from “never bid” to “after you win”, built from the state's rules and the county's own sale page. Tick off each step as you go.
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What you'll get
- Learn the basics: lien, deed or hybrid, and how you get paid
- Pick your sale: dates, online or in person
- Register and deposit: deadlines and the official sign-up page
- Research parcels: the list, the Investment Score and a due-diligence checklist
- Set your budget and bid strategy for that state's bidding method
- Sale-day checklist
- After you win: payment, certificate or deed, redemption countdown, attorney
Or start from a sale coming up soon
- Nov 2, 2026 · Denver County, COPlan for this sale →
- Nov 2, 2026 · Park County, COPlan for this sale →
- Nov 2, 2026 · Richland County, SCPlan for this sale →
- Nov 3, 2026 · Bexar County, TXPlan for this sale →
- Nov 3, 2026 · Chatham County, GAPlan for this sale →
- Nov 3, 2026 · DeKalb County, GAPlan for this sale →
Not legal advice. LienDesk is a research tool. This page summarizes public records and statutes for general education; it is not legal, tax or investment advice. Laws, dates and terms change, so confirm everything with the county, the trustee or sheriff running the sale, and a licensed attorney before you bid.