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Tax Deed Sales
Tax Deed Sales - (561) 355-2962
General Information
Deposits/Payments
Redemptions
General Information
What is a tax deed sale?
A tax deed sale is the auction of property on which tax certificates have been sold by the Tax Collector’s Office for delinquent real estate taxes. Tax deed sales are governed by Florida Statutes- Chapter 197.
Where can I find general information about tax deed sales?
Online at Tax Deed Sale Information.
Where can I find out about properties scheduled for tax deed sale?
When and where are tax deed sales conducted?
What are other useful links to find information about tax deeds?
Deposits/Payments
What is the required deposit at the time of the sale?
At the time of the sale, the successful high bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to the greater of 5% of the final bid or $200 and present valid identification (e.g., driver’s license, etc.). Payment must be made by cash or cashier's check drawn upon a U.S. or Canadian banking institution, made payable to Sharon R. Bock, Clerk & Comptroller. If drawn on a Canadian bank, the funds must be in U.S. dollars. A separate check must be submitted for each property. The Clerk cannot accept deposits for multiple properties on one check. Personal checks and credit cards will NOT be accepted. Failure to pay the deposit at the time of the sale will result in bidding starting over for that property and loss of bidding rights for the bidder.
When is the full payment due?
Full payment must be received within 24 hours of the advertised sales time, or the deposit will be forfeited. Note: The Clerk & Comptroller’s office has the right to refuse the future bids of bidders who have forfeited sales. A separate check must be submitted for each property. The Clerk cannot accept payments for multiple properties on one check.
Redemptions
What is a tax deed redemption?
Redemption is the satisfaction of delinquent taxes prior to the issuance of a tax deed.
Where do I go for redemption PRIOR to the date of sale?
Tax Collector’s Office
301 North Olive Avenue, 3rd Floor
West Palm Beach, Florida
Where do I go for redemption ON THE DATE of the tax deed sale?
Full payment should be made at the Clerk & Comptroller’s office located in the Main Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 3.23.
What form of payment is required for redemption?
- Cash
- Cashier’s check from a U.S. or Canadian banking institution
NOTE: Checks must be payable to the Tax Collector
The following forms of payment are NOT accepted:
- Personal check
- Credit card
- Third party cashier’s check