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Property may be redeemed any time prior to the issuance of a tax deed but cannot be redeemed once the Clerk has received full payment for the tax deed. The redemption amount (subject to change) is listed on the "Notice of Application for Tax Deed" mailed prior to the sale.

When a property is sold at a tax deed sale, the proceeds first pay for the delinquent taxes and the costs of bringing the property to auction. Any surplus over the opening bid amount is deposited with the Clerk and Comptroller and subject to a registry fee.

Delinquent Tax Sale at Public Auction Information is posted on the County calendar as soon as a list of properties is finalized and an auction date is set. Lists are not available until 3 weeks prior to the auction. You may sign up to be notified of upcoming auctions by emailing the Collections Division.

A tax deed is a form of title given in the event property is sold to satisfy taxes; A tax deed carries no warranties and does not guarantee clear title. It is to the buyer's advantage to consult a real estate attorney in efforts to obtain clear title.

All Florida counties are authorized to sell tax delinquent property at public auctions, and each county will publish a list of scheduled auction properties. A county like Orange county, which is Orlando, may have one or more auctions monthly, and the auction may only have 5 to 15 properties.

Florida will issue the bidder a tax deed, usually within 30, possibly 40 days. Once you have the deed, you can legally sell the property.

This is a public auction held by the tax collector where a tax certificate is sold to the party who will pay the property owner's tax and accept the lowest interest rate when redemption of the delinquent taxes is made. A certificate is an interest-bearing lien and the interest rate varies from 0% to 18%.