Homes With Tax Liens & Delinquent Property Taxes in Dallas-Fort Worth
Falling behind on property taxes can feel like it’s spiraling — penalties and interest add up fast, and it’s not always clear how much time you actually have.
As a licensed Texas real estate brokerage, Myers Home Buyers can make you a fair cash offer on a home with delinquent taxes or a tax lien, or help you weigh whether listing on the MLS would net you more before things go further — your call, no pressure.
What Happens When Property Taxes Go Unpaid
Homeowners across Dallas-Fort Worth dealing with delinquent property taxes tend to run into the same pressures:
- Unpaid Texas property taxes start accruing penalties and interest beginning February 1, and can add up to a 12% penalty plus monthly interest by summer
- The taxing authority can file for foreclosure once taxes are delinquent, which can eventually lead to the home being sold at a tax sale
- Back taxes, penalties, and fees typically have to be paid or resolved before or at closing on a traditional sale
- A tax lien can make a property harder to sell or refinance through conventional lenders
Whatever stage your tax situation is at, you don’t have to have it fully sorted out before you talk to us.
Two Ways We Can Help
A fair cash offer, as-is. We can work with you and, where needed, the title company to address delinquent taxes as part of closing, so you’re not carrying that burden alone.
A traditional MLS listing. If there’s time and listing would net you more after taxes and fees are settled, we’ll walk you through that option honestly, side by side with a cash offer.
Most cash-buyer companies can only make you one kind of offer. Because Jesse Wang is a licensed Texas real estate agent (TREC #0837416) sponsored by Myers Home Buyers (TREC #9005311), we can show you both options and help you understand the trade-offs honestly and without pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay off the back taxes before you can make an offer?
Not necessarily — in many cases, delinquent taxes can be paid out of the sale proceeds at closing rather than out of pocket beforehand. We can talk through what that looks like for your specific tax balance.
How much time do I have before the county can foreclose?
It varies. Texas taxing authorities can begin the foreclosure process once taxes are delinquent, and specific deadlines depend on your county and situation, so it’s worth acting sooner rather than later.
What if my property already went through a tax sale?
Texas law gives some homeowners a redemption period after a tax sale — generally up to two years for a homestead or agricultural property, and shorter for other properties — though redemption comes with added costs. An attorney can walk you through whether redemption is still available in your case.
Is this legal, tax, or financial advice?
No. Nothing on this site is legal, tax, or financial advice, and we can’t guarantee any specific outcome or price. For guidance specific to your tax situation, including penalties, deadlines, or redemption rights, we always recommend speaking with a CPA or attorney.
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