Tax sale 

Tax Sale Redemption

The below form can be used to request tax sale redemption information on a property. The first 3 redemptions requested on the property will not require a lien certificate. Beyond 3 redemption requests on the same property a $50 lien certificate will be necessary.

Tax Sale Redemption Request Form

If you have questions concerning the tax sale redemption process, please contact the County at taxsale@harfordcountymd.gov.

Property tax bills not paid by April 1 and water and sewer bills not paid on time are considered liens against the property and could result in sale at the annual tax sale.

FY25 Tax Sale Advertised Properties as of 6/12/2025.

At the tax sale, the property is sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Bidding starts at taxes due plus interest and penalties and other expenses incurred in making the sale. The lien on the property then passes to the tax sale purchaser, who is issued a tax sale certificate that is valid for two years, unless the property is redeemed. For redemption to occur, in general, the property owner must pay the county the following:

1. The total price paid at the tax sale for the property together with interest

2. Any taxes, interest, and penalties paid by any holder of the certificate of sale

3. Any taxes, interest, and penalties accruing after the date of the tax sale

4. Any expenses or fees for which the holder of the certificate of sale is entitled for reimbursement in any action or preparation for foreclosure on the property

Registration Information

Harford County does not accept over-the-counter bids after the sale; you must be registered online in order to purchase certificates. Pre-registration and instructions for the 2025 tax sale will be available spring of 2025 at the Official Tax Sale website.

For more information on state law governing tax sales, please see §14-808 thru §14-859 of the Maryland State Code.


2025 Tax Sale Documents

Assignment of 2025 Tax Sale Certificate (PDF)

2025 Terms of Sale (PDF)

2025 Tax Sale Results (PDF)


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Other Tax Sale Documents

Assignment of 2024 Tax Sale Certificate (PDF)

2024 Tax Sale Results

Assignment of 2023 Tax Sale Certificate (PDF)

2023 Tax Sale Results

Assignment of 2022 Tax Sale Certificate (PDF)

2022 Tax Sale Results

Assignment of 2021 Tax Sale Certificate (PDF)

2021 Tax Sale Results

Assignment of 2020 Tax Sale Certificate   

2020 Tax Sale Results

2019 Tax Sale Results

2018 Tax Sale Results

2017 Tax Sale Results

2016 Tax Sale Results

2015 Tax Sale Results

2014 Tax Sale Results

2013 Tax Sale Results

2012 Tax Sale Results

2011 Tax Sale Results

2010 Tax Sale Results

2009 Tax Sale Results

2008 Tax Sale Results