Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Virginia
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Virginia, and how to do it.
Short answer: The owner (or heirs or successors) may redeem real estate subject to a tax sale proceeding at any time before the date set for the judicial sale by paying into court all taxes, penalties and interest due (including amounts owed to a town or other taxing entity) plus all costs, including… Va. Code § 58.1-3974
| Property tax sales | The owner (or heirs or successors) may redeem real estate subject to a tax sale proceeding at any time before the date set for the judicial sale by paying into court all taxes, penalties and interest due (including amounts owed to a town or other taxing entity) plus all costs, including publication costs and a reasonable attorney fee set by the court. Source: Va. Code § 58.1-3974 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Virginia?
The owner (or heirs or successors) may redeem real estate subject to a tax sale proceeding at any time before the date set for the judicial sale by paying into court all taxes, penalties and interest due (including amounts owed to a town or other taxing entity) plus all costs, including publication costs and a reasonable attorney fee set by the court.
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.