MD
Maryland
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The rules
- System
- Lien
- Maximum interest or penalty
- 6%/yr default or county rate (Carroll 14%); max 10% owner-occupied
- Redemption period
- Until foreclosure; suit after 6 months (9 owner-occupied), within 2 years
- How the auction is won
- Highest bid plus high-bid premium
- Statute
- Md. Tax-Prop. §14-820
- §14-833
- §14-817
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 Maryland
No Maryland sales are in our current calendar (Nov 2026 – Feb 2027). Watch this state to hear when we add one.
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