: Many counties host online auctions through third-party vendors like Bid4Assets , Grant Street, or RealAuction.

: Check the California State Controller's list of county tax collector websites for upcoming auction dates.

: By law, counties must publish intended sales in a local newspaper of general circulation at least three times, starting at least three weeks before the auction. 2. Perform Critical Due Diligence

California tax sales are managed by individual county tax collectors.

Buying tax deeds in California is a specialized real estate investment strategy where you purchase properties that have been tax-defaulted for five years or more. Unlike "tax lien" states where you only buy the right to collect debt, California is a , meaning you bid on actual ownership of the property at a public auction. 1. Research and Identify Auctions