Connecticut Tax Deed Auctions 2026: Upcoming Sales & How to Bid

Connecticut runs tax deed sales — not lien sales. That means you're bidding on the property itself, not a certificate. With 18% statutory interest and properties selling below market value, CT auctions are some of the best opportunities in New England.

Upcoming CT Tax Deed Auctions

Towns with Auctions Coming (Dates TBA)

• • City of Meriden — date and location to be announced
• • Town of Enfield — date and location to be announced
• • Town of East Lyme — date and location to be announced
• • Town of New Fairfield — date and location to be announced
• • Town of Wolcott — date and location to be announced

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How CT Tax Deed Auctions Work

Under Connecticut General Statutes § 12-157, municipalities can sell properties at public auction to recover unpaid taxes. Unlike tax lien states where you buy the debt, in CT you're buying the actual property. Key rules:

• • Registration is at the auction — no pre-registration required or allowed
• • $5,000 deposit per property in certified funds (bank check or money order — no cash or personal checks)
• • Balance due within 5 business days — no exceptions, no extensions
• • Bid what the property is worth — you pay your bid amount, not the tax debt
• • Minimum bid is generally the delinquent amount
• • No trespassing — do not visit properties without permission

What to Bring

1. Valid government-issued ID
2. A pen
3. Legal name and SSN (or federal ID for LLCs) for the deed
4. Written power of attorney if bidding for someone else
5. $5,000 deposit per property in certified funds

Due Diligence Checklist

Since you're buying the property itself, thorough research is essential:

• • Check assessed value via town assessor or VGSI field cards
• • Search land records for mortgages and encumbrances
• • Verify zoning compliance
• • Check for environmental issues (Phase I if commercial)
• • Review Google Street View / aerial imagery
• • Set a maximum bid and don't exceed it