New Jersey tax sale
Middletown Township, NJ Tax Lien Sale – December 17, 2026
Sale details
- Date
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026
- Where
- Online, middletown.newjerseytaxsale.com
- Deadlines & terms
- Guaranteed funds only after Nov 10, 3:45pm
- Sale type
- Tax lien. New Jersey is a lien state.
Last verified Oct 31, 2026 · Official source: middletownnj.org ↗
How New Jersey tax sales work
New Jersey is a tax lien state: at the sale, investors buy a lien (certificate) on the property rather than the property itself. The owner can pay off the lien with interest or penalty during the redemption period; if they don't, the certificate holder can eventually seek a deed.
How the auction is won: Lowest rate, then highest premium. Maximum interest or penalty: 18%/yr bid down, then premium. Redemption period: Until foreclosure judgment; suit after 2 years.
Recent change (P.L.2024 c.39, July 10, 2024): Owner can demand a sheriff's sale or internet auction before final judgment; surplus deposited with the court.
Sources: N.J.S.A. 54:5-32 · 54:5-86
Before you bid
- Confirm the date, registration deadline and deposit on the official page.
- Lists shrink as owners pay; check the final list the day before.
- Research title, liens and occupancy, and talk to a local attorney.
Related
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.