What is the Canton tax lien sale and how does it work?

Cherokee County can sell a tax lien on a Canton property when the owner falls seriously behind on property tax, letting a third party pay the delinquent bill in exchange for the right to collect it back with interest or eventually pursue the deed. The original owner keeps a redemption period to pay off the lien plus interest and reclaim clear title before that right expires. This is a county tax-collection tool, not a routine part of buying or selling a home. Contact the Cherokee County tax commissioner's office for the specific process and current status of any property.