Rhode Island Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Rhode Island county with county research pages. Availability is shown for each county; a property record does not by itself establish delinquency.
How Rhode Island Tax Sales Work
See Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 44-9. Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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Rhode Island Tax Sale Questions
What do I actually buy at a Rhode Island tax sale?▾
A collector's deed, or "tax title," that conveys the land subject to the owner's right of redemption. You hold a defeasible interest with no right to possession, rents, or profits until one year after the sale.
How does Rhode Island's bidding work?▾
Bidders bid down the undivided percentage of the property they'll accept in exchange for paying the full taxes and costs, to a minimum of 1%. The whole parcel is conveyed only if no one bids a partial interest.
How long is the redemption period?▾
At least one year. That's the earliest a purchaser can petition Superior Court to foreclose redemption. The owner can still redeem after a year, up until the court enters a foreclosure decree.
What does an owner pay to redeem?▾
The amount paid at the sale plus a 10% penalty if redeemed within the first six months, then an additional 1% for each succeeding month after that.