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Tax deed and tax lien auction schedules vary dramatically by state — and even county to county within the same state. Texas sells properties monthly on a fixed day. Florida auctions lien certificates once a year in late spring, then runs deed auctions nearly every week for the rest of the year. California schedules bi-annual online events with county-specific timing. Knowing when to show up (or log in) is the first step to participating.
This calendar covers the states in DeedDrop's guide catalog. For county-level dates and registration deadlines, see the individual county guides linked throughout.
Important: All dates below are based on established patterns and publicly announced schedules. Verify directly with each county before traveling or submitting deposits — dates shift for holidays, court scheduling, and administrative delays.
Texas — Monthly Tax Deed Sales
Sale type: Tax Deed | Format: In-person courthouse steps | Frequency: First Tuesday of every month
Texas is the most predictable state on this calendar: every county holds its tax deed sale on the first Tuesday of every month, year-round. The 2026 remaining dates:
| Month | Sale Date |
|---|---|
| June | June 2, 2026 |
| July | July 7, 2026 |
| August | August 4, 2026 |
| September | September 1, 2026 |
| October | October 6, 2026 |
| November | November 3, 2026 |
| December | December 1, 2026 |
County guides: Harris County (Houston) | Dallas County | Tarrant County (Fort Worth)
Florida — Tax Lien Certificates (May–June) + Rolling Tax Deed Auctions
Lien sale type: Tax Lien Certificates | Format: Online (RealTDM, GovEase, or Bid4Assets)
Deed auctions: Rolling year-round via county Clerk of Court websites
Florida's annual tax lien certificate sale window is May–June. Tax deed auctions run year-round as certificate holders apply to force sales. Miami-Dade lists upcoming deed auctions at miami-dade.realtdm.com.
County guides: Miami-Dade County | Duval County (Jacksonville) | Orange County (Orlando)
California — Bi-Annual Tax Deed Auctions (Spring and Fall)
Sale type: Tax Deed | Format: Online via Bid4Assets | Frequency: 1–2 per county per year
| County | Typical 2026 Window |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | April–June 2026 |
| Riverside County | May–July 2026 |
| San Bernardino County | May–August 2026 |
| Sacramento County | September–November 2026 |
| San Diego County | March–May 2026 |
| Orange County | October–December 2026 |
County guides: Los Angeles County | San Diego County | Riverside County | Orange County
Arizona — Annual Tax Lien Certificate Sales (February)
Sale type: Tax Lien Certificates | Format: Online (GovEase or county portals) | Frequency: Once per year, February
Maricopa County (Phoenix) typically holds its online auction during the third week of February. Registration opens in January. Subsequent tax deed auctions for unredeemed liens happen on a rolling basis.
County guides: Maricopa County (Phoenix) | Pima County (Tucson)
Georgia — Monthly Tax Deed Sales (First Tuesday)
Georgia mirrors Texas: every county holds its sheriff's tax sale on the first Tuesday of every month. Fulton County (Atlanta) lists upcoming properties on the Sheriff's website approximately 30 days before each sale.
County guide: Fulton County, GA (Atlanta)
Illinois — Annual Tax Lien Sales (Fall)
Cook County (Chicago) schedules its annual tax lien sale in November. Thousands of parcels; registration opens several weeks in advance. Check the Cook County Treasurer's website for the 2026 date (typically published in September).
County guide: Cook County, IL (Chicago)
Nevada — Annual Tax Deed Sales (Spring)
Clark County (Las Vegas) typically auctions delinquent properties in spring. The 2026 sale is expected in Q2 — announcement published approximately 60 days before. Properties listed at treasurer.clarkcountynv.gov/auction.
County guide: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas)
Ohio — Annual Tax Sales (Fall/Winter)
Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) conducts its annual tax lien certificate sale in October–November. Some Ohio counties use online platforms like Realauction.
County guide: Cuyahoga County, OH (Cleveland)
How to Use This Calendar
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