Massachusetts Redemption Deeds

9/24/2014 12:00:00 AM

Sale Type:	Redeemable Tax Deed
Interest Penalty:	16%
Bid Method:	Varies
Redemption Period:	6 Months
Statute Section(s):	General Laws Section 62
Over-the-Counter:	No
State Website:	http://www.mass.gov/portal/

Tax sales in Massachusetts done via “taking” sales. The local tax collector oversees the tax sales. Tax deeds sold in Massachusetts are purchased with a six month right of redemption. A penalty rate of 16% is applied to the redemption of all tax deeds.