Los Angeles County conducts the largest tax-defaulted property auctions in California. The county holds two online auction cycles per year (typically April and June) via GovEase (govease.com/los-angeles), with 2,000–4,000+ parcels offered annually.
This guide covers everything: how to register on GovEase, the $5,000 deposit requirement, vesting information rules, the 2026A auction schedule (April 18–21) and 2026B follow-up (June 6–9), how to research parcels through the LA County Assessor and ZIMAS zoning tool, and what happens after you win.
You'll also learn about the Documentary Transfer Tax, how to handle occupied properties, Mello-Roos CFD assessments that survive the sale, IRS lien redemption rights, and the quiet title process. No generic California advice — the specific rules for LA County's process.
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Table of Contents
What Are Tax Deed Sales?
Los Angeles County Market Overview
Key Dates & Registration
How to Research Properties Before Bidding
The Bidding Process: How It Works
After the Auction: What Happens Next
Redemption Period & Right of Redemption
Clearing Title After Purchase
Key Contacts & Official Resources
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Los Angeles County conducts the largest tax-defaulted property auctions in California. The county holds two online auction cycles per year (typically April and June) via GovEase (govease.com/los-angeles), with 2,000–4,000+ parcels offered annually.
This guide covers everything: how to register on GovEase, the $5,000 deposit requirement, vesting information rules, the 2026A auction schedule (April 18–21) and 2026B follow-up (June 6–9), how to research parcels through the LA County Assessor and ZIMAS zoning tool, and what happens after you win.
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