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Pennsylvania

Government salePending verification

The rules

System
Government sale, no investor lien
Maximum interest or penalty
n/a (no investor lien)
Redemption period
Pay before July 1 after notice of claim, or before sale
How the auction is won
Upset sale, court-confirmed
Statute
  • 72 P.S. §5860.501
  • §5860.605

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 Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets (Sheriff)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: $500 deposit + $35 per sale date; opening bid $1,600
    Also: Dec 8, Dec 11, Dec 16
  • Schuylkill County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets judicial sale
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Register by Nov 6; $500 deposit by Nov 13
  • Delaware County

    Tax deed
    Venue
    In person, upset sale, 10am
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Registration Nov 16–17, first 120 bidders

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Tax sale attorneys in Pennsylvania

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