Smith County does not sell tax lien certificates. Investors may purchase properties at our tax sales or by sealed bid after the property has been 'STRUCK OFF'.

Tax Sale Information

Requirement
Completed written statement of no taxes due from the Smith County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.

Date and Time
First Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

Location
https://smith.texas.sheriffsaleauctions.com

To Obtain a Tax Sale List
A tax sale list will be published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph on three occasions during the two weeks preceding the sale (dates vary). Notices are also posted at the Smith County Courthouse. Visit the web sites of the tax attorney's who represent Smith County.

• Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP - post tax sale property listings in various jurisdictions of Smith County.

• Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott - only represent Tyler Independent School District.
         

Payment
Payment in full is required of the winning bidder on the day of sale. Payment must be by cashier's check or money order. Credit cards are not accepted.

Other Costs
The other costs that must be paid at time of sale are: any fees that have not been paid, other costs associated with the sale; also, taxes for post judgment years may also be due from the buyer.

Deed
A sheriff's deed is issued at the time of sale, or shortly thereafter.

Redemption
The owner may redeem the property at any time up to six months to two years after the sale. The redemption period varies for each property according to the type of property, the length of time we have been trustees, etc. When an owner redeems the property, he must pay the investor the amount paid at time of sale plus 25% and any costs of sale during the first year of redemption. During the second year, the investor is entitled to the amount paid at the time of sale plus 50% and any costs of sale.