Can I Sell Land with Back Taxes?

What to Do If You're Behind on Taxes and Still Want to Sell

If you own land with unpaid property taxes, you're not alone. Life happens—bills stack up, priorities shift, and land you’re not using can quickly become a financial burden.

One of the most common questions we get at Copper Properties is:
👉 “Can I still sell my land if I owe back taxes?”

The good news? Yes, you can. And in many cases, it’s easier than you think.

💸 What Are Back Taxes on Land?

Back taxes are unpaid property taxes from previous years. Counties typically charge late fees or interest, and if those taxes go unpaid too long, the land could eventually be auctioned or taken by the government.

This creates pressure to act quickly—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

✅ Selling Land with Back Taxes: Your Options

1. Sell It to a Direct Buyer (Like Us!)
At Copper Properties, we specialize in buying land as-is, even if it has delinquent taxes. When you sell to us:

•We’ll research your property and uncover how much is owed.
•We’ll make a fair cash offer that factors in the taxes.
•At closing, we’ll pay off the back taxes so you don’t have to.
•You don’t need to come out of pocket. The taxes are simply deducted from your payout.

2. Pay the Taxes and Sell It Yourself
If you want to list the property with an agent or online marketplace, you’ll typically need to:

•Pay the back taxes first
•Bring the title up to date
•Possibly make improvements or get photos taken

For some, this works. But if speed and simplicity matter, selling directly is often the better route.

⚠️ What Happens If You Don’t Act?

If your land continues to accumulate unpaid taxes, it can lead to:

•Tax liens being filed

•County foreclosure or tax auction
•Losing the land altogether—with no compensation

The longer you wait, the more expensive and complicated it becomes.

🛠 How Copper Properties Helps

We’ve helped dozens of landowners in similar situations. Whether it’s $500 or $15,000 in back taxes—we’ve seen it all.

✅ No agents
✅ No repairs or clearing needed
✅ No upfront costs
✅ We handle the paperwork
✅ Close in as little as 2 weeks

Even if the land is rural, landlocked, or has issues—we may still want it.

💡 Final Thoughts

If you’re behind on taxes, don’t wait until the county takes your land. You can sell your property—even with back taxes—and walk away with cash in your pocket.

Let us help you turn a burden into a clean slate.

👉 Ready to get a no-obligation offer on your land?
Contact Copper Properties today.
We’ll handle the taxes so you don’t have to.