If I pay someone else’s delinquent tax bill, does the property become mine?

No. Anyone can pay a tax bill. However, payment of someone else’s tax bill does not give one claim to the property.

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1. How can I purchase properties seized for non-payment of taxes?
2. If I pay someone else’s delinquent tax bill, does the property become mine?
3. If my property is sold at the delinquent tax sale, can I get it back?
4. Do I need to register for the sale and is there a fee for this?
5. What methods of payment are accepted?
6. How much interest can I earn?
7. When can you void a tax sale?