AL
Alabama
LienPending verification
The rules
- System
- Lien or redeemable deed (county chooses)
- Maximum interest or penalty
- 12% bid down (lien auctions); 8% (tax sales)
- Redemption period
- Tax sales 3 years; lien holder may sue after 4 years
- How the auction is won
- Lowest rate (lien auctions)
- Statute
- Ala. Code §40-10-184
- §40-10-120
- §40-10-122
Pending verification: this summary was drawn from the statutes above and hasn't been independently reviewed. Read the current statute and confirm with the county before bidding.
Before you bid
- Confirm the sale date, registration deadline and deposit with the county.
- Read the current statute; rates and redemption rules change.
- Talk to a local attorney about title, notice and foreclosure steps.
Upcoming sales in Alabama
No Alabama sales are in our current calendar (Nov 2026 – Feb 2027). Watch this state to hear when we add one.
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