Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Vermont
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Vermont, and how to do it.
Short answer: After land is sold for unpaid property taxes, the owner, a lienholder or mortgagee may redeem within one year from the day of sale by paying the tax collector (or town clerk) the sale price plus interest of 1% per month or fraction of a month from the sale date; 32 V.S.A. § 5260
| Property tax sales | After land is sold for unpaid property taxes, the owner, a lienholder or mortgagee may redeem within one year from the day of sale by paying the tax collector (or town clerk) the sale price plus interest of 1% per month or fraction of a month from the sale date; if redeemed, no deed is given to the buyer. During the redemption period, the tax collector must send the delinquent taxpayer a written warning by certified mail, and post it publicly, between 90 and 120 days before the redemption period ends. Source: 32 V.S.A. § 5260 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Vermont?
After land is sold for unpaid property taxes, the owner, a lienholder or mortgagee may redeem within one year from the day of sale by paying the tax collector (or town clerk) the sale price plus interest of 1% per month or fraction of a month from the sale date; if redeemed, no deed is given to the buyer. During the redemption period, the tax collector must send the delinquent taxpayer a written warning by certified mail, and post it publicly, between 90 and 120 days before the redemption period ends.
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.