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Tax Sale Information

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Dorchester County, Maryland will hold its annual Tax Sale for 2026 beginning at 12:00pm ET on Monday, May 18, 2026 and ending at 12:00pm ET on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The Sale will be online, and the cost to register is $50 (non-refundable).

All bidders must register for the 2026 Tax Sale. Bidder registration begins on (To be determined ) and ends at 4:00pm ET on (To be determined) . If you wish to participate as a bidder in the 2026 Tax Sale, please register at: https://dorchester.marylandtaxsale.com/

For questions regarding the Sale, please contact the Dorchester County Treasury Office at 410-228-4343.

2025 Dorchester Tax Sale Terms of Sale

2025 Dorchester Tax Sale Notice

2025 Dorchester County Tax Sale Advertising List for 6/11/2025

2025 TAX SALE RESULTS CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When does Dorchester County conduct the real property tax sale?

A. The annual tax for 2026 will be held online on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Q. If my property is sold at tax sale, do I have the right to redeem the property?

A. Yes. All property owners have the right of redemption beginning on June 15, 2026. To redeem, all taxes, charges, and fees must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order at the Dorchester County Office Building, 501 Court Lane, Room 102, in Cambridge, Maryland (Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm ET). 

Q. Where can I find a list of the properties that will be sold at tax sale?

A. Dorchester County will advertise in the Star Democrat for four (4) consecutive weeks prior to the tax sale. A list will also be available on this webpage.

Q. How do I register for the tax sale?

A. If you are interested in participating as a bidder in the tax sale, you must pre-register and pre-pay the $50 non-refundable registration fee at: https://dorchester.marylandtaxsale.com/

Q. What form of payment do you accept at tax sale?

A. Winning bidders must pay for their Certificates of Sale via ACH debit authorization by 4:00pm ET on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Q. Does the County handle the foreclosure process on tax sale properties?
A. No. The purchaser is responsible for the foreclosure process. The foreclosure process starts ten (10) months from the date of the sale. Ten (10) months from the date of the sale, the purchaser may add any expenses, to which they are entitled under Section 14-843 of the Maryland Annotated Code to the redemption amount. These expenses, which may include attorney’s fees and title search charges, typically average up to $750 in today’s market.
Q. What number can I call to get more information about the tax sale?

A. You may call 410-228-4343 for tax sale information, or to obtain the redemption amount regarding a property included in the tax sale.

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