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Government Auctions and Foreclosure Sales in Rhode Island
2 government listings open now. Nonjudicial foreclosure state, redeemable tax deed sales · Data as of 10/27/2026
- Open government listings
- 2
- GSA, Treasury, IRS, USDA
- Foreclosure process
- Nonjudicial
- Trustee sales allowed
- Property tax sales
- Redeemable tax deed
- Counties
- 5
- Sales run by each county
How foreclosure and tax sales work in Rhode Island
General rules. Procedures vary by county, so confirm with the official office.
Rhode Island mostly uses nonjudicial foreclosure under a power of sale in the deed of trust or mortgage, and the property is sold by the lender, usually with an auction held at the property.
Rhode Island generally sells a deed to tax-delinquent property through the city or town tax collector, but the former owner can still redeem it for a set period after the sale.
Learn more: foreclosure auctions and sheriff sales · tax deed vs. tax lien
Government property for sale in Rhode Island
2 open listings, ending soonest first
Source: GSA Auctions API, U.S. Treasury, IRS Auctions, USDA · Last updated 10/27/2026
Foreclosure and tax sales by county
Each county page explains who runs local sales and links to official sale sites.
Online: confirmed official online auction site. Numbers: open federal listings in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rhode Island a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure state?
- Rhode Island mostly uses nonjudicial foreclosure under a power of sale in the deed of trust or mortgage, and the property is sold by the lender, usually with an auction held at the property.
- Is Rhode Island a tax lien or tax deed state?
- Rhode Island generally sells a deed to tax-delinquent property through the city or town tax collector, but the former owner can still redeem it for a set period after the sale.
- How many government auctions are open in Rhode Island?
- There are 2 open listings from federal sellers in Rhode Island as of 10/27/2026, including 1 vehicle, 1 furniture lot.
- Where can I find HUD and other government homes in Rhode Island?
- HUD homes are listed on the HUD Home Store, VA homes on VA's listing site and USDA homes on USDA's resales site. Treasury and IRS real estate auctions in Rhode Island appear in the list above when they are scheduled.