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The rules

System
Lien
Maximum interest or penalty
16%/yr, bid down
Redemption period
3 years, then until deed (suit by year 10)
How the auction is won
Lowest rate
Statute
  • A.R.S. §42-18114
  • §42-18053
  • §42-18152

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.

Recent change

Laws 2026 ch. 256, June 22, 2026

Court-ordered excess proceeds sale when property likely sells for more than $2,500 above the debt; owner gets remaining proceeds

Post-Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023) surplus-proceeds reform.

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 Arizona

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  • Yavapai County

    Tax lienOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, yavapai.arizonataxsale.com
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Bid down from 16%; Feb 2026 sale averaged 4.05%
    Official source: yavapaiaz.gov ↗

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