Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania runs two sales, not one. The Upset Sale comes first (typically the first Wednesday after the second Monday of September) and carries the outstanding liens with the property — there's no redemption once it sells. Anything that doesn't sell there can go to a later Judicial Sale, which wipes prior liens ('free and clear') and, in most counties, gives owner-occupied property a roughly nine-month right of redemption that the Upset Sale never had. Which sale a given parcel goes through changes the deal completely, so confirm which one you're actually bidding on.
Quick answers
Is Pennsylvania a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Pennsylvania is a tax deed state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Pennsylvania?+
In Pennsylvania, the rate is: None — deed sold at auction.
How long is the redemption period in Pennsylvania?+
The redemption period in Pennsylvania is None at upset sale; ~9 months for owner-occupied at judicial sale.
Not sure how Pennsylvania's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
Planning to resell or finance a Pennsylvania tax deed? Read You Won a Tax Deed. Why Can't You Sell It Yet? before you assume the deed alone is enough.
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.