When does California tax-sale redemption end?
Under Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §3707, redemption generally terminates at the close of business on the last business day before the sale date. Confirm the county sale notice.
California Tax Deed Sales: Redemption Deadline & Bid Example
California tax-sale redemption generally ends before the sale. Under Revenue and Taxation Code §3707, the right of redemption terminates at the close of business on the last business day before the sale date. Investors still need title, lien, occupant, and condition diligence before bidding.
Redemption window
Terminates at close of business on the last business day before the sale date. Source: Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §3707.
Next step
California tax deed process
- 1. County schedules tax-defaulted property for public sale.
- 2. Owner redemption generally ends before the sale date under §3707.
- 3. Winning bidder still must solve title, occupancy, and repair issues.
- 4. Investor sets a maximum bid before the auction opens.
Worked bid example
Assume ARV is $300,000, repairs are $70,000, closing and holding costs are $24,000, and desired margin is $45,000. Your ceiling starts near $161,000. If the property has access, code, or occupant issues, subtract those reserves before bidding.
FAQ
Does a California tax deed sale remove all risk?
No. The redemption window may end before sale, but investors still need title, occupancy, access, environmental, code, and repair diligence before bidding.