General Tax Sale Information



    Thank you for your interest in the purchase of tax certificates in Jefferson County, Alabama. Code of Alabama, Section 40-10 provides for the disposition of property tax liabilities that are not paid in a timely fashion. We hope that the following information will assist you as you consider purchasing tax interest in available properties. While it is our intent to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any information stated here or in the listings that we sell. We do recommend that you get competent legal counsel if you have questions regarding the legal ramifications of the purchase of tax certificates or tax deeds.

There are two methods by which you may purchase tax interest in Jefferson County properties:

Annual Tax Sale Sold to State Properties

Other Links of related interest:

Jefferson County
State of Alabama Revenue Department - Land Sales
Code of Alabama
State Attorney General - Opinions