2026 Tax Auction Calendar: Upcoming Dates by State

Tax auction schedules aren't standardized — they vary by state, county, and even by auction cycle within the same county. Some counties sell monthly. Others hold one event per year. Some run both a primary sale and an annual "scavenger" sale for the lowest-value properties. This calendar covers the 9 states in our guide catalog to help you plan your 2026 auction participation.

This page was last updated May 29, 2026. Dates shift for holidays, court scheduling conflicts, and administrative changes — always verify with the county tax collector or sheriff's office before traveling to bid.

Texas — Monthly Tax Deed Sales

Texas operates year-round monthly sales. The state uses a tax deed model: when you win, you receive the deed immediately, subject to any surviving liens. Texas law does not provide a post-sale redemption period for the former owner.

• Harris County (Houston) — First Tuesday of each month. High volume: 500+ properties per sale. See full guide →
• Dallas County — Typically the first or second Tuesday of each month. See full guide →
• Tarrant County (Fort Worth) — First Tuesday of each month. See full guide →

Texas counties typically publish a list of properties 2–4 weeks before the sale. Monitor the county tax assessor-collector's website or contact their office directly for the current list.

Florida — Tax Certificate Sales + Ongoing Deed Auctions

Florida runs a two-stage system. The annual tax certificate sale typically occurs in May or June — this is where investors buy the lien certificates. Deed auctions for properties where certificates expired run nearly year-round on a county-by-county schedule.

• Miami-Dade County — Annual certificate sale in late May or June. Deed auctions ongoing. See full guide →
• Orange County (Orlando) — Annual certificate sale May/June. Deed auctions weekly or bi-weekly. See full guide →
• Duval County (Jacksonville) — Annual certificate sale typically June. See full guide →

California — Bi-Annual Tax-Defaulted Property Sales

California holds two major sales per year: the regular annual sale (typically in May/June) and the power-to-sell or "scavenger" sale for properties that failed to sell in prior years (typically in September/October). Most counties conduct sales through the Bert J. Harris Online Auction platform.

• Los Angeles County — Annual sale typically June. Contact the Treasurer and Tax Collector for the 2026 schedule. See full guide →
• San Diego County — Annual sale typically May/June. See full guide →
• Orange County — Annual sale typically May. See full guide →
• Riverside County — Annual sale June/July. See full guide →
• San Bernardino County — Annual sale typically May. See full guide →
• Sacramento County — Annual sale typically June. See full guide →

Arizona — Quarterly Tax Lien Certificate Sales

Arizona counties hold quarterly tax lien certificate sales. Maricopa County (Phoenix) typically runs sales in February, May, August, and November. Pima County follows a similar quarterly pattern. Arizona lien certificates have a 3-year redemption period.

• Maricopa County — February, May, August, November. Check maricopa.gov for specific dates. See full guide →
• Pima County — Quarterly sales, typically aligned with Maricopa schedule. See full guide →

Georgia — Monthly Tax Deed Sales

Georgia counties hold monthly deed sales on the first Tuesday. The Fulton County (Atlanta) tax sale is one of the highest-volume in the state. Georgia is a deed state — winning bidders receive the deed immediately after payment.

• Fulton County — First Tuesday of each month, online via the county sheriff's portal. See full guide →

Illinois — Annual Tax Sale + Scavenger Sales

Cook County (Chicago) runs an annual tax sale, typically in November. For 2025 delinquent properties, the sale typically occurs in the final quarter of 2026. Cook County also periodically holds scavenger sales for properties with very low assessed values.

• Cook County — Annual sale typically November. Registration opens weeks before the sale. See full guide →

Nevada — Quarterly/Annual Tax Deed Auctions

Nevada counties conduct tax deed auctions, with Clark County (Las Vegas) being the most active market. Sales are typically held quarterly and conducted online.

• Clark County — Quarterly auctions. Check the county treasurer's website for the 2026 schedule. See full guide →

Ohio — Monthly/Annual Foreclosure Auctions

Ohio counties hold tax foreclosure auctions, typically monthly or annually, through the county sheriff or auditor. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has one of the more active schedules in the state.

• Cuyahoga County — Regular auction schedule. Contact the county auditor's office for the 2026 calendar. See full guide →

New York — Bi-Annual In Rem Foreclosure Auctions

New York counties hold in rem (tax foreclosure) auctions, typically once or twice per year. Erie County (Buffalo) runs bi-annual auctions, usually in March and September.

• Erie County — Bi-annual auctions. Check the county's real property tax services office for specific 2026 dates. See full guide →

How to Use This Calendar

Mark your county's sale date in your calendar and work backward to complete these steps before the auction:

• 8–10 weeks before: Register with the county (most require pre-registration, often weeks in advance)
• 6–8 weeks before: Pull property research: title search, physical inspection, comparable sales
• 4 weeks before: Review the published property list and narrow down your targets
• 2 weeks before: Confirm the exact time, location, and payment requirements with the county
• 1 week before: Have your deposit funds ready and confirm your bidder registration is active

The county-specific guides linked throughout this page cover all the steps above in detail for each county — including exact registration deadlines, deposit amounts, and the research checklist you need before you bid.