Question 1

Does Vermont sell tax liens or tax deeds?

Accepted Answer

Vermont sells redeemable tax deeds. Vermont is extremely fragmented — 251 towns/cities run their own sales, bidding is on price (highest bid), not on interest, and the deed is withheld during the 1-year redemption period. Excess of the purchase price over taxes, interest and costs is held for the former owner.

Question 2

What is the redemption period in Vermont?

Accepted Answer

1 year from the day of sale (32 V.S.A. § 5260); if not redeemed, the collector executes a tax collector&#x27;s deed to the purchaser (§ 5261)

Question 3

When are tax sales held in Vermont?

Accepted Answer

Set by each town/city collector as needed, year-round — there is no county or statewide sale date; a sale may be held only after the tax is delinquent for more than 1 year and at least $1,500 is owed (§ 5252)

What is sold	Redeemable tax deeds
Interest / penalty	12% per year (1% per month or fraction thereof) on the sum for which the land was sold, from the day of sale to redemption (32 V.S.A. § 5260)
Redemption period	1 year from the day of sale (32 V.S.A. § 5260); if not redeemed, the collector executes a tax collector's deed to the purchaser (§ 5261)
When sales happen	Set by each town/city collector as needed, year-round — there is no county or statewide sale date; a sale may be held only after the tax is delinquent for more than 1 year and at least $1,500 is owed (§ 5252)
Governing law	32 V.S.A. Chapter 133, Subchapter 2 (esp. §§ 5252, 5258, 5260–5261)
Investor notes	Vermont is extremely fragmented — 251 towns/cities run their own sales, bidding is on price (highest bid), not on interest, and the deed is withheld during the 1-year redemption period. Excess of the purchase price over taxes, interest and costs is held for the former owner.

Vermont tax sales: liens, deeds, rates & redemption

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