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NTLA Foundation Grant Eligibility Application
We understand that your situation may be urgent, and we genuinely sympathize with the challenges you are facing.
The property tax sale process exists to provide homeowners with additional time and opportunities to resolve unpaid property taxes, while also allowing counties to continue funding essential community services through investors who step in to cover those taxes. These services include schools, emergency services, infrastructure, public safety, and other vital local operations.
Each state has specific notice requirements and timelines in place to ensure property owners are fully informed and given multiple opportunities to resolve delinquent taxes before foreclosure or tax sale occurs.
Before applying, you should first contact your County Tax Collector, Treasurer, or appropriate tax authority to explore any available payment plans or assistance programs.
The NTLA Foundation should be considered a last resort.
As part of this application, you are required to provide official documentation from your county or court confirming your delinquent tax status and risk of foreclosure. This must include a valid case or reference number issued by the county or court, such as a Tax Deed Application (TDA) number, docket number, clerk file number, or equivalent official identifier, depending on your jurisdiction.
You must also clearly demonstrate both your risk of foreclosure (within 90 days) and the hardship that led to your situation. If you are unable to provide complete and accurate information, including all required documentation and verifiable reference numbers, your application will be automatically disqualified.
This form is Step 1 of the application process.
Incomplete or inaccurate responses will be automatically rejected.
Applications will be denied if:
Property is not primary residence
Residency is less than 3 years
No immediate foreclosure risk (sale/auction/foreclosure scheduled within 90 days of application)
Insufficient or unverifiable documentation
Applicant has not contacted county
High home equity ($100k+) with alternative financial options available*** this may be waived with other compensating factors
Requested amount exceeds grant cap of $10k
The applicant does not legally own property with no pending ownership litigation (including probate or title disputes)
Property must be located in a state that participates in the tax lien sale process
List of eligible states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
List of ineligible states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
If you qualify, you will be contacted by email only to complete Step 2.
