Cecil County, Maryland tax sale

Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Information only, not investment or legal advice. Sale dates, terms and deadlines change; always confirm with the county before you register or bid.

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2027 date not yet posted. The county FAQ gives registration and bidding days (May and early June) without a year.

Sale type: lien
Format: Online
Schedule: The tax sale is held annually online via the Real Auction website.
How to bid: Per the county FAQ: bidding is online through the Real Auction website, linked from the FAQ as the county's official tax certificate auction site. There is a $100 nonrefundable bidder registration fee. The taxes, interest and fees are due by 4 pm on the day of the sale via ACH, plus any bid premium; the balance of the bid is due on foreclosure. The county uses the bid premium method: if a bid exceeds 40% of the property's full cash value, the bidder pays a 20% premium on the excess, returned without interest if the certificate is redeemed or foreclosed within 2 years. Unsold liens may be bought over the counter.

Source: Cecil County, Maryland official websites listed above. TaxAuctionLists is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cecil County.