Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Oregon
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Oregon, and how to do it.
Short answer: Property foreclosed for unpaid property taxes and sold to the county is held by the county for two years from the date of the foreclosure judgment unless redeemed sooner. ORS 312.120
| Property tax sales | Property foreclosed for unpaid property taxes and sold to the county is held by the county for two years from the date of the foreclosure judgment unless redeemed sooner. During those two years, anyone who had an interest in the property on the judgment date (or their heirs), or a lienholder of record, may redeem by paying the full amount under the judgment with interest, plus a 5% penalty and a fee. Source: ORS 312.120 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Oregon?
Property foreclosed for unpaid property taxes and sold to the county is held by the county for two years from the date of the foreclosure judgment unless redeemed sooner. During those two years, anyone who had an interest in the property on the judgment date (or their heirs), or a lienholder of record, may redeem by paying the full amount under the judgment with interest, plus a 5% penalty and a fee.
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.