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Tax Sale Watch

Ontario · updated every week from the Ontario Gazette

Every Ontario tax sale property, in one free list.

Municipalities sell land when property taxes go unpaid. The minimum bid is the tax debt, not the market value. Here is every property currently open for bids, with the minimum bid, the assessed value, the closing date and a link to the official notice.

Open for bids
57
properties
Municipalities
15
with a sale on now
Next closing
Sep 23, 2026
Township of Coleman
Lowest minimum bid
$22
Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Open for bids now

As of Friday, September 18, 2026. Tap a property for the full notice details.

57 properties

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How a tax sale works, in one minute

  1. 1. The notice

    The municipality advertises the sale in the Ontario Gazette with a minimum bid and a closing date, usually about three to four weeks away.

  2. 2. The sealed bid

    You submit the official tender form in a sealed envelope before 3:00 p.m. on closing day, with a deposit of at least 20 percent of your bid.

  3. 3. The result

    Bids are opened in public. The highest bid at or above the minimum wins and has 14 days from the day the municipality mails its notice to pay the rest, plus taxes and fees.

Read the full guide, including the risks

Common questions

What is a tax sale?

When property taxes on a piece of land in Ontario are still unpaid on January 1 of the second year after they came due, the municipality can register a tax arrears certificate. If the debt is still unpaid a year after that, the municipality can sell the land to recover what it is owed. Most sales are by sealed public tender, and the minimum bid is roughly the unpaid taxes plus costs, not the market value.

Where does this list come from?

Every sale must be advertised in the Ontario Gazette, the province's official weekly publication. We read each new issue, pull out the facts for every property, and link back to the official notice so you can check it yourself.

Can I really buy a property for the minimum bid?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. The highest sealed bid at or above the minimum wins, and popular properties attract bids far above it. You must include a deposit of at least 20 percent of your bid, and the winner also pays land transfer tax, any taxes that have built up since, and HST where it applies.

What are the risks?

They are real. You usually cannot go inside the property. The municipality promises nothing about the title, the building, or whether anyone lives there, and it does not have to give you vacant possession. Some interests, such as Crown claims and easements, survive the sale. Sales are often cancelled at the last minute. The treasurer can call one off any time before the tax deed is registered, and usually does if the owner or a lender pays in full, even late. Talk to a real estate lawyer before you bid.

Is this free?

Yes. The list, the property pages and the weekly email are free. We may add paid extras later, such as same-day alerts and closing reminders.