Maryland
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty8–24%, bid down
Redemption period6 months (4 months in Baltimore City)
Maryland's rate varies by county — some cap as low as 8%, others up to 24% — and is bid down at auction. Redemption is unusually short at six months, and even shorter in Baltimore City at four.
Quick answers
Is Maryland a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Maryland is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Maryland?+
In Maryland, the rate is: 8–24%, bid down.
How long is the redemption period in Maryland?+
The redemption period in Maryland is 6 months (4 months in Baltimore City).
Not sure how Maryland's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.