Alabama
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-27. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.
Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.
- Sale type
- Tax sale certificate
Statute text
If the state has held a tax sale certificate less than three years, the purchaser will be issued an assignment of the certificate.
- Interest / penalty
- Rate set by law for redemption: 8% per year (tax sales after January 1, 2020) (Under review. Confirm with the county.)Delinquent tax accrues 12% per year until the tax sale
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
Statute text
Once the tax becomes delinquent it accrues interest at a rate of 12 percent per annum in accordance with §40-5-9, Code of Ala. 1975. The 12 percent per annum interest rate remains in effect until the tax sale.
- Redemption
- 3 years
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
- Bid method
- Not yet verified
- Statute
- Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 40-10-121, 40-10-122
Statute text
40-10-121 and 40-10-122, Code of Ala. 1975
- Auction platform
- Not yet verified
- Auction timing
- Not yet verified
Counties 67
- Tax lien
- Tax deed
- Hybrid
- Redeemable deed
Summary
Delinquent property is sold at a tax sale, and the buyer receives a tax sale certificate. For tax sales after January 1, 2020, redemption is figured at 8% interest per year. Statute: Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 40-10-121 and 40-10-122.
Statute text
If the state has held a tax sale certificate less than three years, the purchaser will be issued an assignment of the certificate.
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
Statute text
40-10-121 and 40-10-122, Code of Ala. 1975
The owner can still redeem until the three-year redemption period expires. Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 40-10-121 and 40-10-122.
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
Statute text
40-10-121 and 40-10-122, Code of Ala. 1975
Redemption from a tax sale held after January 1, 2020 is figured at 8% per year. Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-4-6-.02.
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
Statute text
Reduction of Interest Rate on Redemptions of Tax Delinquent
La propiedad morosa se vende en una venta fiscal y el comprador recibe un certificado de venta fiscal. Para ventas fiscales después del 1 de enero de 2020, la redención se calcula al 8% de interés anual. Estatuto: Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 40-10-121 y 40-10-122.
Statute text
If the state has held a tax sale certificate less than three years, the purchaser will be issued an assignment of the certificate.
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
Statute text
40-10-121 and 40-10-122, Code of Ala. 1975
El propietario aún puede redimir hasta que vence el período de redención de tres años. Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 40-10-121 y 40-10-122.
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
Statute text
40-10-121 and 40-10-122, Code of Ala. 1975
La redención de una venta fiscal realizada después del 1 de enero de 2020 se calcula al 8% anual.
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
Key points
- 8% redemption interest for tax sales after January 1, 2020
Statute text
If property is sold in a tax sale occurring after January 1, 2020, an eight percent interest rate must be used to calculate the redemption.
- Three-year redemption period
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
- Neither a certificate assignment nor a tax deed from the state gives clear title
Statute text
neither an assignment nor a tax deed gives the holder clear title to the parcel.
For beginners
Harder for beginners: The redemption period is three years.
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
Más difícil para principiantes: El período de redención es de tres años.
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
Risks
- The owner can redeem for up to three years
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
- A tax deed or certificate assignment from the state does not give clear title
Statute text
neither an assignment nor a tax deed gives the holder clear title to the parcel.
- El propietario puede redimir hasta por tres años
Statute text
the redemptioner may continue to attempt redemption until the three-year statutory redemption period expires.
- Una escritura fiscal o cesión de certificado del estado no da título limpio
Statute text
neither an assignment nor a tax deed gives the holder clear title to the parcel.
Extra due diligence
- If the property had a home on it at the sale, a redeeming owner must also repay certain buyer costs
Statute text
or if it contained a residential structure at the time of the tax sale, regardless of location.
- Consult an attorney before buying tax-delinquent property
Statute text
It is advisable to consult a competent attorney regarding your contemplated purchase of tax delinquent property.
- Si la propiedad tenía una vivienda al momento de la venta, el propietario que redime también debe reembolsar ciertos costos del comprador
Statute text
or if it contained a residential structure at the time of the tax sale, regardless of location.
- Consulte a un abogado antes de comprar propiedad morosa
Statute text
It is advisable to consult a competent attorney regarding your contemplated purchase of tax delinquent property.
How to sign up for the auction
- Contact the county: property is assessed at the county courthouse
Statute text
All taxable real and personal property, with the exception of public utility property, is assessed on the local level at the county courthouse with the county assessing official.
- Contacte al condado: la propiedad se tasa en el tribunal del condado
Statute text
All taxable real and personal property, with the exception of public utility property, is assessed on the local level at the county courthouse with the county assessing official.
Over the counter (OTC)
Available
Statute text
You may request a price quote for state-held tax delinquent property by submitting an electronic application.
The Department of Revenue sells state-held tax-delinquent property by price quote, listed by county.
Statute text
You may request a price quote for state-held tax delinquent property by submitting an electronic application.
El Departamento de Ingresos vende por cotización propiedades morosas en poder del estado, listadas por condado.
Statute text
You may request a price quote for state-held tax delinquent property by submitting an electronic application.
La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.
Sources
- Code of Ala. 1975, Title 40, Ch. 10 (Dept. of Revenue page) — checked 2026-10-27
- Ala. Admin. Code r. 810-4-6-.02 — checked 2026-10-27
- www.revenue.alabama.gov/property-tax/ — checked 2026-10-27
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-27. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.
County records come from the directory's research files (dated where shown). Always confirm dates, deposits and rules with the county office before you bid. Report an error.
Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.