Chittenden County Tax Delinquent Property List
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- Vermont - Major Metro
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How Tax Delinquent Property Sales Work in Vermont
Vermont is a redeemable-deed state administered at the town level. The town or city delinquent-tax collector sells delinquent real estate at a municipal tax sale, and the winning buyer receives a collector's deed — but that deed only becomes effective and passes title after the redemption period runs. During redemption the buyer holds a redeemable interest, not final title. If the owner, mortgagee, or lienholder redeems within one year, the buyer is repaid with interest and no deed issues. There is no statewide sale calendar: each town's collector schedules sales as needed after taxes go delinquent, so they occur year-round on a per-municipality basis. Because the process is town-run, procedures and notice practices vary widely from one municipality to the next.
Bidding & Auctions
The sale is a bid-up auction for cash at the collector's sale. The property is struck off to the highest bidder for at least the taxes, interest, and costs due, and any surplus above the amount owed is generally returned to the owner. Vermont tax sales are almost entirely non-digital — they are held in person at the town office or municipal building, and there is no statewide online auction platform. Because each sale is administered by an individual town collector, bidders should confirm the specific town's registration and payment requirements ahead of the sale.
Redemption & Penalties
The owner, a mortgagee, or a lienholder can redeem within one year of the tax sale by paying the sale amount plus 1% per month (or fraction of a month) interest — effectively about 12% per year — from the day of sale to the day of payment. Payment is made to the collector or town clerk and then paid over to the purchaser, and no deed issues. The collector must serve the delinquent taxpayer written notice by certified mail 90 to 120 days before the redemption period ends. If no one redeems within the year, the collector's deed becomes effective and passes title.
See Vermont Statutes Title 32, Chapter 133. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the Chittenden County list updated?▾
County release schedules vary. Some counties publish weekly or monthly; others publish quarterly or annually. We update the download after collecting a new official release from County Records. A list can be current for the county's release cycle without changing every day. Verify property and tax details with the county before acting.
What data fields are included?▾
Each record includes property address, owner name, mailing address, assessed value, property type, and legal description.
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How long is the redemption period in Vermont?▾
One year from the date of the tax sale. If the owner, mortgagee, or lienholder does not redeem within that year, the collector's deed becomes effective and passes title.
What interest do I earn if the property is redeemed?▾
1% per month, or fraction of a month, on the amount the land sold for, from the day of sale to the day of payment — roughly 12% per year.
Who runs Vermont tax sales?▾
Individual town and city delinquent-tax collectors, not counties. There is no statewide date or online platform; sales are held in person at the town office as needed.
What is the biggest risk in buying a Vermont tax title?▾
Defective statutory notice. Because sales are town-run, notice compliance varies, and a collector's deed can be voided if the collector did not follow the statute — including the required 90-to-120-day certified-mail notice before the redemption period ends.