Tax Lien States Spreadsheet

Description

What is the Tax Lien States Spreadsheet?

The Tax Lien States Spreadsheet is a simple tax lien states list: every state that sells tax liens to the public, with its interest rate and redemption period in one place. It’s the quick summary I wish I’d had when I started comparing states.

What’s inside

• The states that offer tax liens for sale to the public
• Each state’s interest rate (what the property owner pays to redeem)
• Each state’s redemption period (how long the owner has to pay before you can take the next step)
• Laid out at a glance, so you can compare states in a few minutes instead of reading 20 different state websites

It’s an Excel file, updated October 2026, and you can download it right after checkout.

Who it’s for

This spreadsheet is for new investors who know they want tax liens and need to pick a state to start with. It’s also handy if you already invest in one state and want to see how the others compare.

If you’re also looking at tax deeds, get the Tax Lien & Tax Deed States Cheatsheet instead. It covers all 50 states, liens and deeds, when each state holds its auctions, and links to each state’s laws.

How to use it

Start with your goal, then the state. Goal Before Geography.™ Use the spreadsheet to make a short list of 2 or 3 states, then check each county’s own tax collector website before you register for a sale. State laws and rates change, so the county is always the final word.

Questions people ask

Which states sell tax liens? The spreadsheet lists every state that sells tax liens to the public, with its rate and redemption period. Rules can change, so confirm with the county before you invest.

What’s the difference between this and the Cheatsheet? The spreadsheet is the quick, lien-only summary. The Cheatsheet adds tax deed states, auction timing, and links to each state’s laws.

Is this a course? No. It’s a reference you’ll use while you research. If you want me to teach you the whole process, that’s Tax Deed Genius.