Georgia tax sales
Beginner friendliness: ★★★☆☆ · Last verified 2026-07-06
Georgia sells redeemable deeds with a flat 20% premium if the owner redeems within 12 months. Sales are typically live courthouse-steps auctions on the first Tuesday of the month. After the redemption period, investors must formally bar the right of redemption to get clear title.
Quick facts
- Sale type
- Redeemable tax deeds
- Redemption period
- 12 months from the sale date (right must then be foreclosed/barred)
- Interest / penalty
- 20% redemption premium in the first year
- Auction format
- First Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse in most counties
- Online bidding
- Limited / mostly in person
What beginners should know
- Redeemable deed with a flat 20% first-year premium
- 12-month redemption period
- Courthouse-steps auctions in most counties
- Barment process required after redemption period to perfect title
- County tax commissioner is the primary source for sale lists
Official source: https://dor.georgia.gov/property-tax-real-and-personal-property
Georgia tax sale FAQ
Is Georgia a tax lien or tax deed state?
Georgia uses redeemable tax deeds. Georgia sells redeemable deeds with a flat 20% premium if the owner redeems within 12 months. Sales are typically live courthouse-steps auctions on the first Tuesday of the month. After the redemption period, investors must formally bar the right of redemption to get clear title.
What is the redemption period for Georgia tax sales?
12 months from the sale date (right must then be foreclosed/barred) Always confirm the current rule with official Georgia sources before acting, as laws change.
What interest rate or penalty do Georgia tax sale investors earn?
20% redemption premium in the first year. Actual returns depend on auction competition and how quickly the owner redeems.
Are Georgia tax sales held online?
Mostly no — First Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse in most counties. Plan to attend in person or use a local representative where allowed.
Is Georgia good for beginner tax sale investors?
We rate Georgia 3 out of 5 for beginner friendliness. Attractive economics; title-perfection steps add complexity for beginners.
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