Louisiana
Louisiana overhauled its entire tax sale system on January 1, 2026 under Act 557 — the old 'ownership bid-down' land-sale process is gone, replaced with a true tax lien certificate auction like most other lien states. Bidding starts at 1% per month (12% annualized) and investors bid the rate down from there, to a floor of 0.7% per month. Redemption is 3 years for most property, shortened to 18 months for property already flagged as blighted or abandoned. Because the system is this new, confirm the parish's current procedure directly — some of the transition mechanics are still being worked out county by county.
Deep-dive guideSurplus funds after a Louisiana tax sale →
An affidavit, not a lawsuit — but only a 1-year window from notice.
Louisiana county auctions
Full calendar →This cycle's Louisiana county sales we'd sourced have already closed for the year. Here's the most recent verified list — sign up for deal alerts to hear the moment next cycle's dates get posted.
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Jul 8, 2026 | lien | Closed |
| St. John Parish | Jun 25, 2026 | lien | Closed |
| Lafayette Parish | Jun 10, 2026 | lien | Closed |
Quick answers
Is Louisiana a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Louisiana is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Louisiana?+
In Louisiana, the rate is: Up to 12% (1%/month), bid down to 0.7%/month.
How long is the redemption period in Louisiana?+
The redemption period in Louisiana is 3 years (18 months if blighted).
Not sure how Louisiana'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.