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A tax sale property is real estate offered for sale by a municipality to recover unpaid property taxes. After taxes remain unpaid for a period set by provincial legislation, municipalities may sell the property by public tender or auction. The minimum tender is generally based on the taxes and costs owing rather than market value.

There is no guaranteed discount. The minimum tender usually reflects the unpaid taxes and costs, which may be below, near, or above a property's market value depending on the property, its condition, and bidder demand. Final prices are set by competitive bidding, so always complete due diligence and never assume a profit.

Yes, anyone can participate in Canadian tax sales. You don't need special licenses or qualifications. You'll typically need to provide a deposit (usually 20% of your bid) and complete payment within 14 days if your bid wins.

The redemption period is the time after a tax sale during which the original owner can reclaim their property. Periods vary by province: Ontario and Alberta have no post-sale redemption (Ontario's one-year window is a cancellation period before the sale), British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec have 1 year, and Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have 6 months.

Key risks include: the property may be redeemed by the original owner; properties are sold 'as-is' with no warranties; there may be occupants requiring eviction; some liens may survive the sale; and you cannot inspect interiors before purchase.

A tender (sealed bid) is where you submit your offer privately by a deadline - common in Ontario. An auction is a live bidding event where you compete openly with other bidders - common in Alberta, BC, and most other provinces.