Below you will find a list of states which sell tax lien certificates. In addition, linked with each state are tax lien summaries including, the statute mandated interest rates, redemption periods and other tax sale information for buying tax liens.
| State | Interest Rate | Penalty Rate | Redemption Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12% | none | 3 yrs |
| Arizona | 16% | none | 3 yrs |
| Colorado | +9% | none | 3 yrs |
| Florida | 18% | none | 2 yrs |
| Iowa | 24% | none | 2 yrs |
| Illinois | none | 18% | 2 or 3 yrs |
| Indiana | 10% | 10-15% | 1 yr |
| Kentucky | 12% | none | 1 yr |
| Maryland | 6-24% | none | 6 mo to 2 yrs |
| Mississippi | 18% | none | 2 yrs |
| Missouri | 10% | none | 1 yr |
| Montana | 10% | 2% | 2 or 3 yrs |
| Nebraska | 14% | none | 3 yrs |
| New Jersey | 18% | 4-6% | 2 yrs |
| Nebraska | 14% | none | 3 yrs |
| Ohio | 8% | none | 1 yr |
| South Carolina | none | 3-12% | 1 yr |
| South Dakota | 10% | none | 3 or 4 yrs |
| Vermont | 12% | none | 1 yr |
| West Virginia | 12% | none | 18 mo |
| Wyoming | 15% | 3% | 4 yrs |
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