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The rules

System
Lien
Maximum interest or penalty
18%/yr bid down, then premium
Redemption period
Until foreclosure judgment; suit after 2 years
How the auction is won
Lowest rate, then highest premium
Statute
  • N.J.S.A. 54:5-32
  • 54:5-86

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

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

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 New Jersey

  • Middletown Township

    Tax lienOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, middletown.newjerseytaxsale.com
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Guaranteed funds only after Nov 10, 3:45pm

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