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Tax auctions run on county schedules — and every county does it differently. This page is updated for June 2026 with confirmed auction windows for all 9 states DeedDrop covers. Bookmark it and check back as the year progresses; counties update their schedules quarterly.
How to Use This Calendar
Three things to know before you start planning:
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- Dates shift. Holidays, courthouse closures, and administrative changes move auction dates. Always verify with the county tax collector's office 2–3 weeks before attending.
- Registration comes before the sale. Most counties require registration days or weeks before auction day. If you're not registered, you can't bid.
- Lien vs. deed changes everything. Some states sell liens (you earn interest), others sell deeds (you own property). The timeline, capital requirement, and investment profile are completely different.
Texas — Monthly Tax Deed Sales
Sale type: Tax Deed
Format: In-person (courthouse steps), some counties run online supplements
Platform: County Tax Assessor-Collector and Constable/Sheriff websites
Texas holds sales on the first Tuesday of every month, statewide. This makes Texas one of the most accessible states for regular tax auction participation.
| Month | Sale Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 6, 2026 | Past |
| February | February 3, 2026 | Past |
| March | March 3, 2026 | Past |
| April | April 7, 2026 | Past |
| May | May 6, 2026 | Past |
| June | June 3, 2026 | Upcoming |
| July | July 1, 2026 | Upcoming |
| August | August 5, 2026 | Upcoming |
| September | September 2, 2026 | Upcoming |
| October | October 7, 2026 | Upcoming |
| November | November 4, 2026 | Upcoming |
| December | December 2, 2026 | Upcoming |
County guides: Harris County (Houston) | Dallas County | Tarrant County (Fort Worth)
Florida — Rolling Tax Deed Auctions, Annual Tax Certificate Sales
Sale type: Hybrid — Tax Lien Certificates (annual, May/June) + Tax Deed Auctions (rolling year-round)
Format: Online — RealTDM for Miami-Dade, Bid4Assets for most other counties
Platform: County Clerk of Court websites
Florida runs tax deed auctions on a rolling weekly basis — not a single annual event. Properties appear on the auction list once the redemption period has passed. Florida also holds its annual tax certificate sale in late spring, where investors bid down the interest rate on lien certificates.
2026 Florida tax certificate sale: Typically held in late May or early June. Counties publish exact dates in March/April. Check your county Clerk of Court website for the published date.
Florida tax deed auctions (weekly): Check the individual county Clerk of Court websites for current listings. Miami-Dade, Duval, and Orange County maintain updated listings year-round.
County guides: Miami-Dade County | Duval County (Jacksonville) | Orange County (Orlando)
California — Bi-Annual Tax Deed Auctions
Sale type: Tax Deed
Format: Online — Bid4Assets (most counties)
Platform: bid4assets.com (filter by California)
California counties don't hold monthly auctions. Most run one major tax deed auction per year (some run two). The timing varies by county — Los Angeles typically holds its sale in spring; Sacramento and Riverside often schedule fall auctions.
California auctions on Bid4Assets run as 10-day events with proxy bidding and anti-snipe extensions. The bidding windows don't follow a calendar month — they open when the county schedules the sale.
2026 California auction timing:
- Los Angeles County: Typically spring (April–June). Check LA County Treasurer-Tax Collector's website for 2026 date.
- San Diego County: Typically spring or fall. Check San Diego County Tax Collector auction calendar.
- Orange County: Typically spring. Check OC Treasurer-Tax Collector.
- Riverside County: Typically fall (October–November). Check Riverside County auction portal.
- San Bernardino County: Check county auction schedule directly.
- Sacramento County: Check Sacramento County Tax Collector for current schedule.
California registration tip: Bid4Assets requires account setup before you can bid. Set up your account at least 2 weeks before the auction window you plan to participate in — identity verification takes time.
County guides: Los Angeles County | San Diego County | Riverside County
Arizona — Annual Tax Lien Certificate Sales (February)
Sale type: Tax Lien Certificates
Format: Online — Arizona state auction portal
Platform: Arizona Department of Revenue + individual county treasurer websites
Arizona holds its primary tax lien certificate sale in February annually. The statutory interest rate is 16%, bid down competitively in a Dutch auction format. Maricopa County (Phoenix) — the state's highest-volume market — typically runs its sale over multiple days in mid-to-late February.
2026 Maricopa County sale: Typically third week of February. Registration usually opens in January. Check Maricopa County Treasurer's website for exact 2026 dates.
County guides: Maricopa County (Phoenix) | Pima County (Tucson)
Georgia — Monthly Tax Deed Sales
Sale type: Tax Deed (Sheriff's Sale)
Format: In-person (courthouse steps)
Platform: County Sheriff and Tax Commissioner websites
Georgia runs on the same monthly schedule as Texas — first Tuesday of every month. The sale is conducted by the county sheriff and takes place at the courthouse steps. Winning bidders receive a Sheriff's Deed. Georgia has a 12-month right of redemption at 20% premium — plan for it in your investment timeline.
2026 Fulton County, GA remaining dates: June 3, July 1, August 4, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Always verify with the Fulton County Sheriff's Tax Sale unit 2–3 weeks before the sale.
County guide: Fulton County (Atlanta)
Illinois — Annual Tax Lien Sales (Fall)
Sale type: Tax Lien Certificates
Format: Online — Cook County uses its own specialized bidding system
Platform: Illinois County Collector websites
Illinois holds annual tax lien certificate sales, typically in the fall (September–November). Cook County (Chicago) is the highest-volume market in Illinois and runs its main sale in November, with a separate "scavenger sale" for multi-year delinquent properties.
2026 Cook County sale: Typically held in November. Check Cook County Clerk's auction website for the published date — usually posted in October.
County guide: Cook County, IL
Nevada — Monthly Tax Deed Auctions
Sale type: Tax Deed
Format: In-person (cashier's office) — Clark County uses an online supplement
Platform: County Treasurer websites
Clark County (Las Vegas) is Nevada's highest-volume tax auction market. Sales are held at the Clark County Treasurer's cashier office. Properties are sold for the minimum bid (delinquent taxes + fees), with bidding on the excess above minimum in competitive markets.
Clark County also posts auction lists on the Treasurer's website approximately 3–4 weeks before each sale. Dates typically follow a monthly schedule; verify with the Clark County Treasurer's office for the 2026 schedule.
County guide: Clark County (Las Vegas)
Ohio — Annual Tax Lien Sales
Sale type: Tax Lien Certificates
Format: Online — most Ohio counties use eBay-style bidding portals or county-specific systems
Platform: County Auditor and Treasurer websites
Ohio's largest county — Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) — holds an annual tax lien sale typically in the spring or early summer. Ohio uses a premium bid system where investors bid the interest rate downward (statutory max 18%). The redemption period is typically 1–2 years.
2026 Cuyahoga County sale: Typically held in spring. Check Cuyahoga County Auditor auction portal for exact 2026 date and registration requirements.
County guide: Cuyahoga County (Cleveland)
New York — In Rem Tax Deed Sales (Rolling)
Sale type: Tax Deed (In Rem — "in rem" means against the property itself)
Format: In-person and online — varies by county
Platform: NYC Department of Finance (NYC properties), County Sheriff for upstate
New York City handles its own tax sale process through the Department of Finance. The sale type is In Rem — the city sells the property directly after prolonged delinquency. NYC auctions typically happen 2–3 times per year through the Department of Finance's online portal.
For upstate New York counties (e.g., Queens, Bronx, Kings), the sheriff's department typically handles tax deed sales. Queens County is the highest-volume NYC borough for these sales.
NYC 2026: Check the NYC Department of Finance website for upcoming auction dates and property listings. Registration is required before bidding.
County guides: Queens County, NY
What's Your Next Step
Knowing the calendar is step one. Step two is understanding the county-specific rules — because registration requirements, deposit amounts, payment methods, and what happens after you win vary by county in ways that can cost you the deal if you don't know them in advance.
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