ME
Maine
The rules
- System
- Government sale, no investor lien
- Maximum interest or penalty
- n/a (no investor lien)
- Redemption period
- 18 months after lien recorded
- How the auction is won
- Broker listing, highest price
- Statute
- 36 M.R.S. §943
- §943-C
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
PL 2023 c. 640
All tax-acquired property sold through a broker; former owner paid proceeds above taxes and costs
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 Maine
No Maine sales are in our current calendar (Nov 2026 – Feb 2027). Watch this state to hear when we add one.
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