Bridge the tax payoff
Where available, a reviewed funding arrangement may pay eligible delinquent taxes and secure repayment with a lien—giving you a structured path forward.
See how a bridge works → Homeowner-first tax sale help
Your home has options before the tax sale.
Understand the deadline, protect the equity you built, and choose a path that fits your goal—keeping the home or making a controlled sale.
Private reviewNo obligationNationwide intake
First question we ask“What date is on the notice?”Because time changes which options are realistic.
One problem, different paths
Help for delinquent property taxes starts with your goal.
There is no responsible one-size-fits-all solution. We review the deadline, payoff, ownership, equity, and what you want to happen next.
Direct home purchase
We can evaluate an as-is purchase, coordinate tax and lien payoffs through closing, and work backward from a real deadline.
Explore selling before auction →Relief and payment plans
Your county, state, or a nonprofit may offer exemptions, deferrals, installment plans, or legal help. We show you where those options fit.
Read the homeowner guide →Sell before a property tax sale
A planned closing can protect choices an auction takes away.
If selling is right for you, delinquent taxes do not automatically make the house unsellable. The real questions are title, payoff, equity, and time.
- Review an as-is purchase without repair lists or showings
- Order title work and verify tax, mortgage, and lien payoffs
- Choose a closing timeline that accounts for the official deadline
- See the estimated seller proceeds before signing a final agreement
- Coordinate with a licensed title or closing professional
Illustrative closing picture
Sale price
Less mortgage payoff, delinquent taxes, recorded liens, agreed costs, and prorations.
= estimated seller proceeds
This is the part an owner needs to understand before deciding. Exact figures come from a title search and official payoff statements—never a web estimate.
As-isNo required seller repairs
ClearWritten terms and net sheet
TimedDeadline-aware closing
A deadline-led process
From notice to a verified plan.
Speed matters, but accuracy matters too. A reliable path uses official dates and payoff information.
1
Share the notice
Tell us the property address, authority, amount if known, and any scheduled sale date.
2
Verify the facts
We review ownership, title, liens, condition, estimated value, and available time.
3
Compare paths
Keep, sell, or pursue public help—with the tradeoffs shown in plain language.
4
Close or refer
If a private solution fits, documents and payoffs go through the appropriate professionals.
Start with the date
What does your notice say?
You do not need every answer. A photo of the notice and the property address can be enough to begin a review.
Sale soon?
Contact the taxing authority named on your notice today and ask for the exact amount and action required to stop the sale. Then seek local legal advice if needed.
Contact the taxing authority named on your notice today and ask for the exact amount and action required to stop the sale. Then seek local legal advice if needed.
Straight answers
Property tax sale questions homeowners ask first
Can I sell my house if I owe property taxes?
Often, yes—if ownership has not already transferred and there is time to complete a valid closing. Delinquent taxes and other liens are typically verified and paid from proceeds at closing. The exact process depends on state law, title, and the sale deadline.
Can Tax Fund USA stop a tax sale?
No company can promise that. A completed payoff or other action accepted by the taxing authority may stop a scheduled sale, but a request for review does not. Always confirm the required amount and deadline directly with the authority named on your notice.
What is a property tax bridge?
Where legally available and approved, funds may be used to pay verified delinquent property taxes and the repayment obligation is secured by a lien on the property. Terms, costs, licensing, equity, and ability to repay must be reviewed before any offer.
What if I want to keep my home?
Say so. We begin by comparing public relief, exemptions, payment plans, nonprofit counseling, and—if suitable—a private bridge option. Selling is one path, not the default answer.