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Massachusetts Redemption Deeds

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Sale Type: Redeemable Tax Deed Interest Penalty: 16% Bid Method: Varies Redemption Period: 6 Months Statute Section(s):   General Laws Section 62...

Massachusetts Redemption Deeds

Sale Type:

Redeemable Tax DeedA legal document that transfers property ownership to the government or an investor after the owner fails to pay property taxes for an extended period.

Interest Penalty:

16%

Bid Method:

Varies

Redemption PeriodThe legally defined timeframe during which a property owner can reclaim their property by paying the delinquent taxes plus interest and penalties.:

6 Months

Statute Section(s):

 General Laws Section 62

Over-the-CounterTax liens or tax deeds that were not sold at public auction and are available for purchase directly from the county or taxing authority.:

No

State Website:

 http://www.mass.gov/portal/

Tax sales in Massachusetts done via “taking” sales. The local tax collector oversees the tax sales. Tax deeds sold in Massachusetts are purchased with a six month right of redemptionThe legal right of a property owner to reclaim their property after a tax sale by paying the full amount of delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties.. A penalty rate of 16% is applied to the redemption of all tax deeds.

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