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California tax sale calendar
Quick answerCalifornia tax sale timing: County auctions vary by county, most in spring (many May-June) with reoffers within 90 days; some counties hold fall sales What is sold: Tax deeds. Registration and deposits are due before the sale — in most counties, the day before — so the list posting date matters as much as the sale date.
Verified upcoming sales
| County | Type | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County | Tax deed | Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2026 | Bid4Assets county tax-sale calendar |
| El Dorado County | Tax deed | Nov 6, 2026 | Bid4Assets county tax-sale calendar |
| Kern County | Tax deed (re-offer) | Live at last check, Oct 30, 2026 | GovEase live auction list (~58 parcels with starting bids) |
Rate / penalty: n/a
Redemption: Owner may redeem until close of business on the last business day before the sale commences (Rev. & Tax. Code §3707); no post-sale redemption (right revives only if the property does not sell). Property becomes subject to the tax collector's power to sell after 5 years tax-defaulted, or 3 years for nonresidential commercial property (counties may elect 5) and for property subject to a nuisance abatement lien (§3691).
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Rules: California tax sale laws · Playbook: California investing guide