Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Maryland
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Maryland, and how to do it.
Short answer: After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem the property at any time until the right of redemption is finally foreclosed. Md. Code, Tax-Prop. §§ 14-827, 14-833
| Property tax sales | After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem the property at any time until the right of redemption is finally foreclosed. The certificate holder generally may file to foreclose the right of redemption 6 months after the sale, or 9 months after the sale for an owner-occupied home, and only after sending two notices (at least 2 months after the first and 30 days after the second) stating that the owner may redeem and how much it would cost. |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Maryland?
After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem the property at any time until the right of redemption is finally foreclosed. The certificate holder generally may file to foreclose the right of redemption 6 months after the sale, or 9 months after the sale for an owner-occupied home, and only after sending two notices (at least 2 months after the first and 30 days after the second) stating that the owner may redeem and how much it would cost.
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.