Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Tennessee
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Tennessee, and how to do it.
Short answer: After a court-ordered property tax sale is confirmed, interested persons have a right to redeem. The redemption period is set by the court based on how long taxes were delinquent: one year from the order confirming the sale if taxes were delinquent five years or less; Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-2701(a)
| Property tax sales | After a court-ordered property tax sale is confirmed, interested persons have a right to redeem. The redemption period is set by the court based on how long taxes were delinquent: one year from the order confirming the sale if taxes were delinquent five years or less; 180 days if more than five but less than eight years; 90 days if eight years or more; and 30 days for property shown to be vacant or abandoned. In no event may redemption occur more than one year after the confirmation order. Mirror source (FindLaw, current as of January 2, 2024). Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-2701(a) |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Tennessee?
After a court-ordered property tax sale is confirmed, interested persons have a right to redeem. The redemption period is set by the court based on how long taxes were delinquent: one year from the order confirming the sale if taxes were delinquent five years or less; 180 days if more than five but less than eight years; 90 days if eight years or more; and 30 days for property shown to be vacant or abandoned. In no event may redemption occur more than one year after the confirmation order.
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.