Connecticut delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: Connecticut is a redeemable deed state, so a winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Municipal tax sales carry an 18% rate and a 6 month redemption period. Tax enforcement runs at the town and city level here rather than the county, so the official delinquent roll comes from the local municipal tax collector. Below is every Connecticut county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
8
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
2,133
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Redeemable deed
Handled through court-set law days rather than a post-sale window.
Every Connecticut county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Bridgeport | 957,000 | 146 |
| Hartford County | Hartford | 899,000 | 467 |
| New Haven County | New Haven | 864,000 | 327 |
| New London County | New London | 268,000 | 106 |
| Litchfield County | Torrington | 185,000 | 238 |
| Middlesex County | Middletown | 164,000 | 202 |
| Tolland County | Rockville | 150,000 | 68 |
| Windham County | Willimantic | 117,000 | 579 |
Connecticut tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | Connecticut is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | Municipal tax sales carry an 18% rate and a 6 month redemption period. |
| Owner redemption | Handled through court-set law days rather than a post-sale window. |
| Who publishes the list | Each town or city rather than the county. In Connecticut the Municipal Tax Collector runs the delinquent roll and the sale. |
| Foreclosure path | Judicial, typically 6 to 12 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Allowed. |
| Local note | Connecticut uses strict foreclosure: the court can transfer title without an auction when there is little equity. |
The Connecticut delinquency clock
Connecticut delinquent tax list FAQ
Is Connecticut a tax lien or tax deed state?
Connecticut is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Municipal tax sales carry an 18% rate and a 6 month redemption period.
Where do I find the Connecticut delinquent tax list?
Connecticut runs tax enforcement at the town and city level, not the county, so the official delinquent roll comes from the local Municipal Tax Collector rather than a single county office. Pick your county below to see the municipalities inside it and the live list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in Connecticut?
Handled through court-set law days rather than a post-sale window. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in Connecticut?
Across the 8 Connecticut counties we track, roughly 2,133 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy Connecticut tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.