There are only two ways to get ownership:1) Buy it from the owners (assuming you can locate them and they are wiling to sell at a price you are able & willing to pay);2) If the home is foreclosed by a lender or taken by the county for unpaid taxes, buy it at the auction.However, in regards to the taxes: unless and until the county or municipality seizes and auctions the home for nonpayment of taxes, you cannot get ownership by paying the taxes. If you do pay the taxes while the current owner--whoever that is--owns it, you are simply gifting him/her your money.