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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?

The highest bidder must pay a $200 cash deposit and present valid identification (e.g., driver’s license, etc.) at the time of sale.

When is the full payment due? 

Full payment must be received within 24 hours of the advertised sales time, or the $200 cash deposit will be forfeited. Note: The Clerk & Comptroller’s office has the right to refuse the future bids of bidders who have forfeited sales.

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. bank

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
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