Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Georgia
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Georgia, and how to do it.
Short answer: After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest in or lien on the property may redeem by paying the redemption amount set by law at any time within 12 months from the sale, and afterward until the right to redeem is ended by the buyer giving the statutory notice of foreclosure of… O.C.G.A. §§ 48-4-40, 48-4-45
| Property tax sales | After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest in or lien on the property may redeem by paying the redemption amount set by law at any time within 12 months from the sale, and afterward until the right to redeem is ended by the buyer giving the statutory notice of foreclosure of the right to redeem. Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 48-4-40, 48-4-45 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Georgia?
After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest in or lien on the property may redeem by paying the redemption amount set by law at any time within 12 months from the sale, and afterward until the right to redeem is ended by the buyer giving the statutory notice of foreclosure of the right to redeem.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.