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The rules

System
Lien
Maximum interest or penalty
18%/yr, bid down; 5% minimum unless bid 0%
Redemption period
Until a tax deed issues; deed application after 2 years; void after 7
How the auction is won
Lowest rate (0.25% steps)
Statute
  • Fla. Stat. §197.172
  • §197.432
  • §197.472
  • §197.502

Pending verification: this summary was drawn from the statutes above and hasn't been independently reviewed. Read the current statute and confirm with the county before bidding.

Before you bid

  • Confirm the sale date, registration deadline and deposit with the county.
  • Read the current statute; rates and redemption rules change.
  • Talk to a local attorney about title, notice and foreclosure steps.

Upcoming sales in Florida

Properties (65) →Calendar →

  • Collier County

    Tax deed
    Venue
    In person, Collier County Courthouse, Naples, 1pm
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: No online bids. Balance in cash or cashier's check within 24 hours
    Also: Nov 16
    Official source: notices.collierclerk.com ↗

  • Lee County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, lee.realtaxdeed.com, 10am (also Nov 17, Dec 1)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Deposit $200 or 5% of max bid; balance by 1pm next business day
    Also: Nov 17, Dec 1
    Official source: floridapublicnotices.com ↗

  • Citrus County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, citrus.realtaxdeed.com, 10am (also Dec 16, Jan 13)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Deposit settled by 4pm the day before
    Also: Dec 16, Jan 13
    Official source: search.citrusclerk.org ↗

  • Osceola County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, osceola.realtaxdeed.com, 11am (also Dec 15)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: 30 certificates; deposit settled by 3pm day before
    Also: Dec 15
    Properties (65)Official source: osceolaclerk.com ↗

  • Seminole County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, seminole.realtaxdeed.com, 9am (also Dec 3)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Full bid due within 24 hours
    Also: Dec 3
    Official source: floridapublicnotices.com ↗

  • Polk County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, polk.realtaxdeed.com, 9:30am (also Dec 17)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Funds in bidder account before sale
    Also: Dec 17
    Official source: polkclerkfl.gov ↗

  • Brevard County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, brevard.realforeclose.com
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Deposit $200 or 5%
    Official source: brevardclerk.us ↗

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Tax sale attorneys in Florida

We're building a directory of local firms that handle tax lien foreclosures, quiet title and tax deed work. Until listings open, use the ABA's directory of bar-sponsored lawyer referral services.

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