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Rhode Island Tax Liens

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Sale Type:  Tax Lien Certificates/Tax Deeds Interest Rate:  10%+1% Bid Method:  Highest Bidder  Redemption Period:  1 Year Sale Date(s):  Year Round  State...

Rhode Island Tax Liens

 Sale Type:

 Tax LienA legal claim or right against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation owed by the property owner. Certificates/Tax Deeds

Interest Rate:

 10%+1%

Bid Method:

 Highest Bidder

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

 1 Year

Sale Date(s):

 Year Round

 State Statute(s):

Title 44, CH 9

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:

 www.ri.gov

Rhode Island State Overview

In Rhode Island, tax collector's sell tax deeds (hybrid 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.) with a 1 year 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.. The original owner may redeem by paying the purchase price plus a 10% penalty plus 1% per month after 6 months.

  • Tax Sale Type: Hybrid Tax Deed. (Sec. 44-9-12).

  • Contact: Tax Collector. (Sec. 44-9-7).

  • Interest Rate and/or Penalty Rate: Ten (10%) penalty if redeemed within six (6) months of the date of sale, and an additional one (1%) percent penalty for each succeeding month. (Sec. 44-9-19) and (Sec. 44-9-21).

  • Bid Procedure: Premium bid / highest bid. (Sec. 44-9-8).

  • Redemption Period: One (1) year. (Sec. 44-9-25).

  • Law: General Laws of Rhode Island, Title 44, Chapter 9 – “Tax Sales”.

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