Harris County tax sales
Harris County runs the Houston area's tax enforcement under Texas rules: First-Tuesday county sales; tax deeds carry a 25% first-period penalty with 180 day (2 year homestead) redemption. Right now, 217 (estimated) properties around Houston carry at least one motivation signal, and the tax-delinquent slice is where deadlines are hardest.
The official sale, and the list under it
The controlling schedule, parcel list, deposits and bidding rules for Harris County come from the county tax office, published before each sale alongside legal notices. That list is a snapshot: it shrinks daily as owners redeem, and it only exists in sale season.
The year-round version is the delinquency record itself. Owners appear there months before any auction, which is when a private sale can still solve their problem quietly. That is the list below, ranked by how much pressure each owner is under.
Current Houston-area leads, ranked
Representative profiles from our ranking model for the Houston area. The live list, with exact locations and owner details, is one free scan away.
| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setTax delinquent 1 yr60% equity | $639,000 | $275,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Auction setTax delinquent 2 yr84% equity | $636,000 | $273,000 | ~45% |
| #3 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 3 yr74% equity | $630,000 | $271,000 | ~45% |
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Harris County tax sale FAQ
When is the Harris County tax sale?
Harris County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and Texas sales follow the state pattern: First-Tuesday county sales; tax deeds carry a 25% first-period penalty with 180 day (2 year homestead) redemption. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do Harris County tax sales work?
Texas is a redeemable deed state. First-Tuesday county sales; tax deeds carry a 25% first-period penalty with 180 day (2 year homestead) redemption. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for Harris County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Houston area?
Around 217 properties near Houston currently show at least one motivation signal in county records, and tax delinquency is one of the most common. The live list on this page updates daily as records change.
Can I buy Harris County tax-delinquent properties before the auction?
Yes, and it is usually the better trade: no bidding war, and the owner solves their tax deadline with a clean sale. LowBaller ranks every tax-delinquent property in the Houston area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The Harris County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.