Texas · Dallas-area + statewide
Can I sell a Texas house with a tax lien on it?
Yes. We close on Texas houses with active tax liens and tax suits regularly. The back taxes, penalties, and legal fees get handled at closing as part of our standard process. You don't write a check. You receive one. The lien gets cleared as part of the transfer.
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What this means for you.
A tax lien on your inherited Texas property feels like a wall. Most cash buyers won't touch a house with an active tax suit. Realtors say the title's too messy to list. The county keeps sending notices. None of this means you're out of options. We close on Texas tax-lien properties as a normal part of our business. The math gets worked out at closing, with our title partners, and the proceeds come to you net of what was owed.
Can you sell a house with delinquent property taxes in Texas?
Yes. A tax lien does not block a sale, it just has to be paid from the proceeds. The title company collects what is owed, pays the taxing entities at closing, and transfers the property clean. The seller does not write a separate check. The trouble is finding a buyer willing to deal with the lien, the suit, and the title work. That is our specialty.
What this means for you: delinquent taxes change who will buy, not whether you can sell.
What happens to the back taxes when the house sells?
They come out of the purchase money at closing. The title company requests a payoff from the county that includes the base tax, penalties, interest, and any attorney fees from a suit, then pays it before you receive the rest. Once paid, the lien is released and the lawsuit, if there is one, gets dismissed.
What this means for you: the debt rides with the house to closing, not with you afterward.
How long do I have before a Texas tax sale?
It depends on where the case sits. The county must file suit, get a judgment, and post the property for sale, and Texas tax sales generally happen on the first Tuesday of the month. Some properties take years to reach that point. Some move in months. The honest answer is that the calendar belongs to the county, so the sooner you act, the more options you keep.
What this means for you: a filed suit is a warning, not a finish line, but do not sit on it.
Will I get money at closing or owe money?
In most deals we close, the seller receives money. If the back taxes and liens are smaller than the purchase price, the difference is yours. If the debt is close to or above the property's value, we will tell you that plainly before anyone signs anything. Either way you will see the numbers in writing first.
What this means for you: you find out exactly where you stand before you commit to anything.
Three things people worry about.
This sounds too easy. What's the catch?
There isn't one. We make money by buying properties most other operators can't or won't close on. Our offer is lower than retail because we take on the title work, the back taxes, and the family-coordination piece. You're paying for that with price, not with cash out of pocket.
What if my family finds out I sold my share?
They might, and that's their right. But they don't have to agree to it, and they don't have a veto over it. Your share is yours. We don't reach out to other heirs about your sale unless you want us to coordinate.
How do I know your offer is fair?
You compare it to any other offer you receive. We put the number in writing and we don't pressure you to decide. Take it to a CPA, a friend, another buyer. The offer stays good while you think.
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Tell us about the property.
We'll review it. We'll call you back within 24 hours. No pressure, no fees, no obligation.
Related reading.
Dallas County tax lawsuit
How the Dallas County tax-suit calendar works and what your options look like.
Tell me more →Inherited-property taxes
Property tax basics for inherited Texas homes, including back taxes.
Tell me more →Clear title on inherited property
When the title needs curative work alongside the tax issue.
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We'll review it. We'll call you back within 24 hours. No pressure, no fees, no obligation.