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Union County, NJ Tax Lien Certificate Sale & Auction 2026

Union County has 3 scheduled tax sales on the calendar with 903 properties on the block. Dates come straight from county and auction-platform sources, last re-read 4 hours ago.

Oct 15
Next Sale
903
Properties On The Block
903
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Upcoming Union County tax sale dates

Sale date Sale type Properties
Thu, Oct 15in 2d Tax Lien Certificate 481 Unlock — $59/mo →
Mon, Oct 19in 6d Tax Lien Certificate 43 Unlock — $59/mo →
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How New Jersey tax lien sales work

Cities and towns in Union County run their own tax sales under New Jersey state rules: it is a tax lien state with a redemption posture of until a court judgment. A private certificate holder can file to foreclose 2 years after the sale, the town after 6 months, and anyone at any time once the property is certified abandoned (N.J.S.A. 54:5-86). The owner can still pay the certificate off until the court enters final judgment.

Each town's tax collector sells tax sale certificates at an annual sale. A certificate is a lien, not the property. A private holder can file in Superior Court to foreclose the owner's right to redeem 2 years after the sale (the town after 6 months; anyone at any time if the property is certified abandoned). The owner can redeem until the final judgment (N.J.S.A. 54:5-86). Since July 10, 2024 the owner can demand, before judgment, that the property be sold at a sheriff's sale instead, and then keeps any surplus (P.L. 2024, c.39).

NJ is a lien state. Each town holds its own sale, many of them online at newjerseytaxsale.com. Bidding starts at 18% interest and goes down; once a bid reaches 0%, bidders offer a cash premium instead (N.J.S.A. 54:5-32). The premium earns no interest, comes back to you only if the certificate is redeemed, and goes to the town if it is not redeemed within 5 years (54:5-33). When the owner redeems you also get a one-time penalty: 2% of the certificate amount over $200, 4% over $5,000, 6% over $10,000 (54:5-61). Environmental contamination risk is significant.

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Union County tax sale FAQ

When is the next Union County tax sale?

The next Union County tax sale is Oct 15, with 903 properties listed. Dates come straight from the county calendar, re-read on a daily crawl.

How many properties are in the Union County tax sale list?

903 delinquent properties across 3 scheduled sales, re-read on a daily crawl as the county adds or pulls parcels.

Is New Jersey a tax lien or tax deed state?

New Jersey is a tax lien state with a redemption posture of until a court judgment. A private certificate holder can file to foreclose 2 years after the sale, the town after 6 months, and anyone at any time once the property is certified abandoned (N.J.S.A. 54:5-86). The owner can still pay the certificate off until the court enters final judgment.

How do I register for the Union County tax sale?

Each New Jersey town's tax collector runs its own sale and posts its bidding rules; online sales typically require a 10% deposit of what you intend to win and final payment by wire.

Where can I get the Union County delinquent property list?

The current Union County list, with deal scores, opening bids and valuations, is on DeedFlex, re-read on a daily crawl. Preview it free, no card needed to browse.

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Sale dates come from official county sources and can change or be cancelled by the county at any time. Always verify the date, time, location, and registration requirements with the county before bidding. Property counts reflect active listings DeedFlex currently tracks for each sale.