Tax sale

Property tax bills not paid by April 1 and water and sewer bills not paid on time are considered liens against the property and could result in sale at the annual tax sale.

At the tax sale, the property is sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Bidding starts at taxes due plus interest and penalties and other expenses incurred in making the sale. The lien on the property then passes to the tax sale purchaser, who is issued a tax sale certificate that is valid for two years, unless the property is redeemed. For redemption to occur, in general, the property owner must pay the county the following:

1. The total price paid at the tax sale for the property together with interest

2. Any taxes, interest, and penalties paid by any holder of the certificate of sale

3. Any taxes, interest, and penalties accruing after the date of the tax sale

4. Any expenses or fees for which the holder of the certificate of sale is entitled for reimbursement in any action or preparation for foreclosure on the property

Registration Information

Harford County does not accept over-the-counter bids after the sale; you must be registered online in order to purchase certificates. Pre-registration and instructions for the 2023 tax sale will be available spring of 2023 at the Official Tax Sale website.

For more information on state law governing tax sales, please see §14-808 thru §14-859 of the Maryland State Code.

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