New York delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: New York is a varies state, so a winning bidder gets either a lien or a deed, because the format is set county by county in this state. New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds. Each county publishes its own delinquent roll through the County Treasurer or Department of Finance. Below is every New York county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
62
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
79,852
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Varies
The redemption rules follow how each county runs its sale, which varies across New York. The county's sale notice states them.
Every New York 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.
New York tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | New York is a varies state. A winning bidder gets either a lien or a deed, because the format is set county by county in this state. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds. |
| After the tax sale | The redemption rules follow how each county runs its sale, which varies across New York. The county's sale notice states them. |
| Who publishes the list | The County Treasurer or Department of Finance in each county. |
| Foreclosure path | Judicial, typically 15 to 30+ months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Allowed with fair-value offsets. |
| Local note | Mandatory settlement conferences and crowded dockets make New York the longest foreclosure state. |
The New York delinquency clock
New York delinquent tax list FAQ
Is New York a tax lien or tax deed state?
New York is a varies state. A winning bidder gets either a lien or a deed, because the format is set county by county in this state. New York City sells tax liens; most upstate counties foreclose and auction deeds.
Where do I find the New York delinquent tax list?
Each county publishes its own list through the County Treasurer or Department of Finance, usually as a PDF before a scheduled sale. Pick your county below for the official source plus the year-round ranked list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in New York?
The redemption rules follow how each county runs its sale, which varies across New York. The county's sale notice states them. 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 New York?
Across the 62 New York counties we track, roughly 79,852 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 New York 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.