Next Fulton County Tax Sale Date — Is Your Property on the List?

Fulton County Sheriff’s tax sales are held on the first Tuesday of every month, on the courthouse steps at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. The next scheduled sale is [NEXT SALE DATE] — here’s how to check if your property is on it, and what to do if it is.

If you’ve received a delinquent tax notice, or you’re just not sure where things stand, don’t wait for the mail to catch up with you. The list of properties scheduled for sale is public before the auction happens — checking takes a few minutes.

Think your property might be on the list? Call (404) 913-7086 or fill out the form below and we’ll help you check and walk through your options — at no cost.

When Is the Next Fulton County Tax Sale?

• Date: [NEXT SALE DATE] (first Tuesday of the month, updated monthly — see maintenance note)
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Fulton County Courthouse steps, 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
• If the first Tuesday is a legal holiday: the sale moves to the next business day.

Fulton County holds these sales every month, without exception — there’s no “off season.” If your property isn’t on this month’s list, that’s good news, but it’s worth checking again next month if your taxes are still behind.

How to Check If Your Property Is on the List

1. Check the official Fulton County Sheriff’s Office tax sales page. The current month’s sale list is posted there, along with the excess funds procedure and general sale information: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office — Tax Sales
2. Check the newspaper notice. Georgia law requires the county to publish a courtesy listing of properties scheduled for sale in the South Fulton Neighbor and North Fulton Neighbor newspapers, for a four-week period before the sale date. Each listing shows the owner’s name, a description of the property, and the amount of tax due.
3. Call the Fulton County Tax Commissioner’s office directly and ask whether your parcel has an active Fi.Fa. (tax execution) and whether it’s scheduled for an upcoming sale. Have your parcel ID or property address ready.
4. Tell us your address. If you’d rather not navigate county records yourself, give us your property details and we’ll check the current sale list and tax status for you, free of charge.

What It Means If Your Property Is Listed

Being on the sale list is serious, but it isn’t the end of the road. Here’s what’s actually happening and what you can still do:

• You still have time before the sale date. Properties are listed roughly four weeks out, which gives you a real window to act — pay the balance, sell, or make other arrangements.
• The listing amount is what’s owed, not what the property will sell for. At auction, bidding can go well above that number. If it does, the difference (excess funds) legally belongs to you — see our Fulton County Excess Funds page for how that works if the sale has already happened.
• You can still stop the sale before the date arrives by paying the full amount due, or by selling the property and using the proceeds to pay it off at closing.
• If the sale happens, you’re not automatically out. Georgia gives former owners a redemption period — commonly 12 months — to reclaim the property by paying the buyer’s bid, costs, and a statutory penalty. For the full breakdown of what happens before and after a sale, see our Tax-Delinquent Land page.

Your Options Before the Sale Date

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are Fulton County tax sales held? Every month, on the first Tuesday, at the Fulton County Courthouse steps (136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303), between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If the first Tuesday falls on a legal holiday, the sale moves to the next business day.

Where can I see the actual list of properties for sale this month? The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office posts the current sale list on its tax sales page. It’s also published in the South Fulton Neighbor and North Fulton Neighbor newspapers for the four weeks leading up to the sale.

My property is on the list. How much time do I actually have? The courtesy listing runs for about four weeks before the sale date, but the underlying delinquency and Fi.Fa. process may have been building for months before that. The sooner you act, the more options you have — waiting until the list is published narrows your choices.

Can I stop the sale after my property is listed? Yes, in most cases — paying the full amount due (including penalties, interest, and fees) before the sale date stops it. Selling the property and paying off the debt at closing is another way to resolve it before the auction.

What happens if I miss the sale date and the property is sold? You typically still have a redemption period — commonly 12 months — during which you can reclaim the property by paying the buyer’s bid amount, additional taxes paid, and a penalty. After that window closes, options become much more limited. See our tax-delinquent land page for the full process.

If the property sells for more than I owed, where does the extra money go? It’s called excess funds, and by Georgia law it belongs to you, the former owner (or lienholders, in order of priority), not the county. See our excess funds page for how to check and claim it.

Don’t Wait for the Sale Date to Force a Decision

Whether your property is already on this month’s list or you just want to check where things stand, we’ll help you understand your options — no pressure, no obligation.

Call (404) 913-7086 or request help online.

This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Sale dates, procedures, and deadlines can change — always confirm current information directly with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Tax Commissioner.

Official Resources

• Fulton County Sheriff’s Office — Tax Sales
• Fulton County Tax Commissioner
• South/North Fulton Neighbor Newspapers — Legal Notices