CA

Sale type

Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 3691

“the tax collector shall have the power to sell and shall attempt to sell in accordance with Section 3692 all or any portion of tax-defaulted property that has not been redeemed”

Redemption

Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 3707

“The right of redemption terminates at the close of business on the last business day prior to the commencement date of the tax sale.”

Interest

Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 4103

“on the declared amount of defaulted taxes at the rate of 1 1 / 2 percent a month to the time of redemption”

Bid method

Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 3693

“all sales pursuant to this chapter shall be at public auction to the highest bidder”

Sale timing

Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 3692

“The tax collector shall attempt to sell tax-defaulted property, as provided in this chapter, within four years of the time that the property becomes subject to sale for nonpayment of taxes”