Ohio Tax Sale Calendar

Quick answerOhio tax sale timing: Lien certificate sales are annual in eligible large counties, typically in the fall (October-November in the major metros); tax foreclosure sheriff sales and county auditor forfeited-land sales occur year-round on county schedules (some sheriff sales are weekly). What is sold: Liens + tax deeds (hybrid). Registration and deposits are due before the sale — in most counties, the day before — so the list posting date matters as much as the sale date.

Verified Ohio sale dates are added as counties publish their lists — members get them by text and email the moment they post. The sale rhythm below is from Ohio law.

Rate / penalty: For tax lien certificates: up to 18% per annum, bid down at auction (lowest rate wins), simple interest (ORC 5721.32(C)); subsequent taxes paid by the certificate holder accrue at 18% regardless of the bid rate. Tax deed / foreclosure sales pay no interest - the buyer acquires the property.

Redemption: For lien certificates: the holder may not initiate foreclosure until at least 1 year after the certificate sale (ORC 5721.37(A)); the owner may redeem until foreclosure is confirmed / a decree conveying title is entered (ORC 5721.38). For tax foreclosure (deed) sales, the owner's equity of redemption is cut off on confirmation of the sheriff's sale.

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Rules: Ohio tax sale laws · Playbook: Ohio investing guide