Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Nebraska
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Nebraska, and how to do it.
Short answer: The owner, occupant, or anyone with a lien or interest may redeem property sold for taxes until the buyer files an application for a tax deed with the county treasurer (the redemption must be received before close of business that day). Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 77-1824, 77-1837
| Property tax sales | The owner, occupant, or anyone with a lien or interest may redeem property sold for taxes until the buyer files an application for a tax deed with the county treasurer (the redemption must be received before close of business that day). To redeem, pay the county treasurer the certificate amount with interest at the statutory rate, later taxes the buyer paid with interest, and the issuance and administrative fees. A buyer generally may apply for a tax deed within nine months after three years from the sale (two years for vacant and abandoned property), or must foreclose the tax certificate in court in some cases. |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Nebraska?
The owner, occupant, or anyone with a lien or interest may redeem property sold for taxes until the buyer files an application for a tax deed with the county treasurer (the redemption must be received before close of business that day). To redeem, pay the county treasurer the certificate amount with interest at the statutory rate, later taxes the buyer paid with interest, and the issuance and administrative fees. A buyer generally may apply for a tax deed within nine months after three years from the sale (two years for vacant and abandoned property), or must foreclose the tax certificate in court in some cases.
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.