A tax lien auction is the sale of properties that have delinquent ad valorem taxes due. These properties are sold to the public for the amount of delinquent taxes due, plus any accrued interest, costs and other statutory impositions. At any time prior to the institution of an action to enfore the tax lien, the tax lien may be extinguished by paying the price paid at the auction together with interest at the rate established at the tax lien auction which shall not exceed 1 % per month on the amount paid at the auction by the tax lien certificate purchaser until terminated. In addition, a penalty at the rate of 5% and reimbursable cost pursuant to R.S. 47:2156 will be added to the termination cost.

Tax Lien Auction is conducted annually during the month of June and bidding is open to the public.