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Rhode Island government auctions & property

Tax-deed and tax-lien sales, land-bank and adjudicated property, surplus vehicles and equipment — from Rhode Island state, county and city agencies, linked to the official source to bid.

Rhode Island cities and towns hold tax sales that convey a collector's deed to the bidder, but the owner keeps a right to redeem for a year afterward. Sales are municipal, since there is no county government.

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Aircraft & Boats

GSA Auctions

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36ft Boat and Trailer

South Kingstown, Rhode Island

2003 Silver Ships Ambar 36ft semi-rigged hull patrol boat with twin 2023 Mercury 300XXL SeaPro outboard motors and 2004 Magic Tilt triple axle boat trailer. This lot is in used condition. The vessel is a center console/pilot house rigged hull inflatable patrol boat. The installed Mercury outboards have not been started in at least 2 years and have no batteries. The boat has not been used since

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$50,000

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Aircraft & Boats

GSA Auctions

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Boston Boat Trailer & Motor

South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Overview 2002 Boston Whaler Guardian 17-foot fiberglass boat with Mercury 90 HP outboard engine and 2002 Boat Master galvanized trailer. The boat features a center console with storage area, bow storage with cover, T-top over console, and 6-gallon fuel tank. This lot is in repairable condition. Specifications • Boston Whaler Guardian:• Model Year: 2002 • Length: 17 feet • Fuel Type: Gas • No of

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$4,605

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Medical & Lab

GSA Auctions

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TROPHON 2 HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Overview GE Healthcare Trophon EPR automated high-level disinfection system. This lot is in used condition. Key Features • Automated high-level disinfection system for ultrasound probes. • Closed chamber disinfection using vaporized hydrogen peroxide. • Rapid, standardized HLD cycles for infection-control compliance. • Built-in documentation and traceability features. Condition & Markings • This

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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254 METACOM AVE, WARREN, RI

WARREN, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-099462. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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31 FALLON AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-086388. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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363 PARK AVE, WOONSOCKET, RI

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-107662. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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149- 151 LANCASTER ST, PROVIDENCE, RI

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-101236. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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90 WAVERLY ST, WARWICK, RI

WARWICK, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-112233. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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Real Estate

HUD HomeStore

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137 DE PINEDO ST, PROVIDENCE, RI

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

HUD-owned (FHA) foreclosed home, case #451-085498. Sold through the HUD HomeStore bid process — see the official listing for current price and bid deadline.

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State guide

How government auctions work in Rhode Island

Redeemable deed state

Rhode Island cities and towns hold tax sales that convey a collector's deed to the bidder, but the owner keeps a right to redeem for a year afterward. Sales are municipal, since there is no county government.

Redemption period
The owner has one year from the sale to redeem; after that the buyer may petition the Superior Court to foreclose the right of redemption.
Interest or penalty
Redemption commonly costs the buyer's price plus a 10% penalty and 1% per month after the first six months.

Who sells in Rhode Island

  • Municipal tax sales by city and town tax collectors (for example East Providence)
  • Rhode Island Division of Purchases state surplus property
  • Municipal surplus vehicle and equipment sales
  • Federal sellers such as GSA Auctions

How it works for a first-time buyer

Each municipality advertises its tax sale in the newspaper and on its website, listing parcels and the sale date, and conducts the auction in person, typically at city hall, where bidders offer to take the smallest percentage interest for the amount due. Payment is due the same day and the collector records a deed to the buyer. Nothing can be done with the property during the one-year redemption, and clearing title requires a court petition. Verify the parcel ID in the notice, since many are described only by plat and lot.

General information, not legal advice — the official sale notice controls. Last reviewed September 2026.

Rhode Island auction FAQ

Is Rhode Island a tax lien or tax deed state?

Rhode Island is a redeemable deed state. The buyer receives a collector's deed, but the owner can redeem it within a year by paying a penalty.

How long is the redemption period in Rhode Island?

One year from the tax sale, after which the buyer can file in Superior Court to foreclose the redemption right.

Where does Rhode Island sell state surplus vehicles?

The Division of Purchases manages state surplus property and posts vehicles and equipment for public sale, while municipalities sell their own fleet through local auctions.

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