California Tax Lien Certificates

Tax Lien Certificates in California are allowed by law but have never occurred.  Tax Deed Sales in California are held regularly and are held on a county basis.  You need to contact individual counties to get specific information.

California is considered a great state for Tax Deed Sales as there are plenty of properties sold.  Due to the popularity, competition can be high at these sales so expect that properties will sell for higher prices.  All sales are done on a competitive basis, while most sales are held February thru May.  Again, check with individual counties for exact sale dates.

If a tax lien certificate auction were to be held, interest rates would be at 18% with a 2 to 3 year redemption period.

California has 58 counties, listed below.