Tax Deed Sales in Florida
FL tax deed sale (Section 197.502): clerk auctions property for delinquent taxes after certificate 2+ years. Notice to owner + lienholders. Highest bidder wins. Conveys marketable title (Section 197.573). Surviving liens: CDD assessments, municipal, IRS (120-day redemption). Mortgages extinguished. Prevention: pay delinquent, payment plan, apply exemptions, or challenge assessment (VAB). Act early before application filed.
Process
- Certificate 2+ years, application
- Notice, public auction
- Marketable title conveyed
Surviving Liens
- CDD, municipal, IRS (120 days)
- Environmental
- Mortgages: extinguished
Prevention
- Pay delinquent taxes
- Exemptions, VAB challenge
- Act early
Related Terms
- Tax Certificate — Tax lien
Barnes Walker Real Estate
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 689
Governs the requirements for transferring real property in Florida, including deed execution, delivery, and recording.
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