PPlatbook County Resource Directory

Rhode Island

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. 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 by the collector; the deed is subject to the right of redemption and held as security (§44-9-12)
Statute text

The deed shall convey the land to the purchaser, subject to the right of redemption. The conveyed title shall, until redemption or until the right of redemption is foreclosed, be held as security for the repayment of the purchase price

Interest / penalty
Maximum rate set by law: a penalty of 10% of the purchase price within six months after the sale, plus 1% of the purchase price for each later month; interest of 1% per month on intervening taxes (§44-9-19(a))Redemption stays open until a decree bars it, after a Superior Court petition that may be filed one year after the sale (§44-9-25(a), §44-9-30)
Statute text

a penalty which shall be ten percent (10%) of the purchase price if redeemed within six (6) months after the date of the collector's sale, and an additional one percent (1%) of the purchase price for each succeeding month

Statute text

After one year from a sale of land for taxes, except as provided in §§ 44-9-19 - 44-9-22, whoever then holds the acquired title may bring a petition in the superior court for the foreclosure of all rights of redemption under the title.

Redemption
At any time before a petition for foreclosure is filed; a petition may be filed after one year from the sale (§44-9-19(a), §44-9-25(a))
Statute text

After one year from a sale of land for taxes, except as provided in §§ 44-9-19 - 44-9-22, whoever then holds the acquired title may bring a petition in the superior court for the foreclosure of all rights of redemption under the title.

Bid method
Public auction by the collector (§44-9-9). Bid rules: Confirm with the county or town.
Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Statute
RIGL §44-9-9, §44-9-12, §44-9-19 and §44-9-25
Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Auction platform
The city or town collector sells at public auction (§44-9-9). Online or in person: Confirm with the county or town.
Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Auction timing
Notice is posted in two or more public places at least three weeks before the sale (§44-9-9). Dates: Confirm with the county or town.
Statute text

Before the sale, the collector shall give notice of the time and place of sale posted in two (2) or more public places in the city or town at least three (3) weeks before the time of the sale.

Counties 5

  • Tax lien
  • Tax deed
  • Hybrid
  • Redeemable deed
NewportKentProvidenceWashingtonBristol

Summary

In Rhode Island, the city or town collector sells real estate at public auction for unpaid taxes (§44-9-9). Online or in-person sale details: Confirm with the county or town. Statute: RI Gen Laws §44-9-9, §44-9-12, §44-9-19 and §44-9-25.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

A tax sale gives the purchaser no right to possession or rents until one year after the sale (§44-9-12(a)). Which sale rules a city or town follows: Confirm with the county or town. RI Gen Laws §44-9-1.

Statute text

no sale shall give to the purchaser any right to either the possession, or the rents or profits of the land until the expiration of one year after the date of the sale

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Statute text

Taxes assessed against any person in any city or town for either personal property or real estate shall constitute a lien on the real estate.

The redemption penalty is 10% of the purchase price if redeemed within six months after the collector's sale, plus 1% more of the purchase price for each later month (§44-9-19(a)). RI Gen Laws §44-9-19.

Statute text

a penalty which shall be ten percent (10%) of the purchase price if redeemed within six (6) months after the date of the collector's sale, and an additional one percent (1%) of the purchase price for each succeeding month

En Rhode Island, el recaudador de la ciudad o del pueblo vende bienes raíces en subasta pública por impuestos impagos (§44-9-9). Detalles de la venta en línea o en persona: Confirme con el condado o el pueblo. Estatuto: RI Gen Laws §44-9-9, §44-9-12, §44-9-19 y §44-9-25.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Una venta por impuestos no da al comprador derecho a la posesión ni a las rentas hasta un año después de la venta (§44-9-12(a)).

Statute text

no sale shall give to the purchaser any right to either the possession, or the rents or profits of the land until the expiration of one year after the date of the sale

La multa de redención es del 10% del precio de compra si se redime dentro de seis meses después de la venta del recaudador, más 1% adicional del precio de compra por cada mes posterior (§44-9-19(a)).

Statute text

a penalty which shall be ten percent (10%) of the purchase price if redeemed within six (6) months after the date of the collector's sale, and an additional one percent (1%) of the purchase price for each succeeding month

Key points

  • A decree entered in the foreclosure proceeding forever bars all rights of redemption (§44-9-30).
    Statute text

    a decree shall be entered which shall forever bar all rights of redemption.

  • After one year from the sale, the holder of the acquired title may petition the Superior Court to foreclose all rights of redemption (§44-9-25(a)).
    Statute text

    After one year from a sale of land for taxes, except as provided in §§ 44-9-19 - 44-9-22, whoever then holds the acquired title may bring a petition in the superior court for the foreclosure of all rights of redemption under the title.

Extra due diligence

  • Confirm with the county or town whether a sale is scheduled; notice is posted at least three weeks before a sale (§44-9-9).
    Statute text

    Before the sale, the collector shall give notice of the time and place of sale posted in two (2) or more public places in the city or town at least three (3) weeks before the time of the sale.

  • Confirme con el condado o el pueblo si hay una venta programada; el aviso se publica al menos tres semanas antes de la venta (§44-9-9).
    Statute text

    Before the sale, the collector shall give notice of the time and place of sale posted in two (2) or more public places in the city or town at least three (3) weeks before the time of the sale.

How to sign up for the auction

Platform: The city or town collector sells at public auction (§44-9-9).

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • Contact the city or town collector. Confirm with the county or town.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • Notice of sale is posted in two or more public places at least three weeks before the sale (§44-9-9).
    Statute text

    Before the sale, the collector shall give notice of the time and place of sale posted in two (2) or more public places in the city or town at least three (3) weeks before the time of the sale.

  • Registration: Confirm with the county or town.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • In person or online: Confirm with the county or town.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Deposit: Confirm with the county or town.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Platform: El recaudador de la ciudad o del pueblo vende en subasta pública (§44-9-9).

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • Contacte al recaudador de la ciudad o del pueblo. Confirme con el condado o el pueblo.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • El aviso de venta se publica en dos o más lugares públicos al menos tres semanas antes de la venta (§44-9-9).
    Statute text

    Before the sale, the collector shall give notice of the time and place of sale posted in two (2) or more public places in the city or town at least three (3) weeks before the time of the sale.

  • Registro: Confirme con el condado o el pueblo.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

  • En persona o en línea: Confirme con el condado o el pueblo.
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Depósito: Confirme con el condado o el pueblo.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Over the counter (OTC)

Not set by statute. Confirm with the county or town.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Not set by statute. Confirm with the county or town.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

No lo fija la ley. Confirme con el condado o el pueblo.

Statute text

stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Platforms

  • City and town collector offices
    Statute text

    stating that the collector will sell at public auction the real estate advertised

Surplus proceeds

For a sale by the city or town treasurer without foreclosure, any balance is paid to the person entitled to it if demanded within five years (§44-9-37). Other sales: Confirm with the county or town.

Statute text

the balance shall be deposited with the city or town treasurer to be paid to the person entitled to it if demanded within five (5) years, otherwise it shall enure to the city or town.

La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. 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.