What must the owner do in order to redeem the property from tax sale?
In order to redeem the property from tax sale, the owner must pay to the County the total amount paid at the tax sale on his or her behalf, together with interest and penalties and any taxes that accrue after the tax sale date. In addition, if the redemption occurs after four months from the date of sale, the owner must first reimburse the holder of the certificate for any expenses and attorneys fees incurred. The certificate holder will then provide the owner with a letter of release, which will allow the owner to redeem the property from tax sale. If the owner redeems within the first four months from the tax sale date, the owner is not liable for any bidder expenses and a letter of release is not necessary. What if the owner does not redeem the property? If an owner fails to redeem his property from tax sale, the bidder may file a civil action case in court to foreclose the owners right of redemption. The action to foreclose the owners right of redemption must be filed no less than
