Q: how do i redeem property from tax lein
A:
To redeem property from a tax lien in Alabama, you must repay the delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties in full. You must also pay a $10 redemption fee. You can pay in cash, cashier's check, or money order. You cannot pay with a personal check.
You can redeem your property anytime before the tax sale purchaser obtains a tax deed. The tax sale purchaser has the right to redeem the property for three years after the date of the tax sale. After the three-year period expires, the tax sale purchaser can obtain a tax deed to the property. Once the tax sale purchaser obtains a tax deed, you can no longer redeem your property.
A: The process to redeem the property will depend on how long it has been since the tax sale and whether a tax deed was issued. If it is less than three years, then it could be handled through the county tax assessor. If it has been more than three years, then it would require court action. My office would be glad to discuss the matter with you to see if a redemption is possible.
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