Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Ohio
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Ohio, and how to do it.
Short answer: Land with delinquent property taxes may be redeemed before tax foreclosure proceedings start by paying the county treasurer the taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges due plus costs. Ohio Rev. Code § 5721.25
| Property tax sales | Land with delinquent property taxes may be redeemed before tax foreclosure proceedings start by paying the county treasurer the taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges due plus costs. After a tax foreclosure has been filed, a person entitled to redeem may still do so before the court files its entry confirming the sale (or before an alternative redemption period under Ohio Rev. Code § 323.78 expires) by paying those amounts and showing the property complies with zoning, building, health and safety codes, or may enter into a delinquent tax contract with the treasurer if not previously in default on one. Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5721.25 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Ohio?
Land with delinquent property taxes may be redeemed before tax foreclosure proceedings start by paying the county treasurer the taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges due plus costs. After a tax foreclosure has been filed, a person entitled to redeem may still do so before the court files its entry confirming the sale (or before an alternative redemption period under Ohio Rev. Code § 323.78 expires) by paying those amounts and showing the property complies with zoning, building, health and safety codes, or may enter into a delinquent tax contract with the treasurer if not previously in default on one.
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.