I did a lien search on a home that is coming up at a sheriff sale. There is a tax lien certificate attached to the home for $750 regarding a sewer assessment. The certificate was purchase in June of 2015.  I assume this is treated the same as a utility lien? That if I were to buy the home I would have to pay off the tax lien for $750 plus interest. Can someone correct me if I am incorrect. Thanks