How to Buy Tax Deed Properties in Florida

Short answer: To buy a tax deed property in Florida, pick a county, find its sale list, research the parcel, register and fund a deposit, bid, then pay in full within 24 hours. The clerk then issues your deed. Budget for title work before you bid.

Seven steps

1. Pick one county. Rules differ. See all 67.
2. Find the list. Lists are free from the clerk.
3. Research the parcel. Read the file, run a title search and look at the land.
4. Set your maximum, with stamps, recording and title costs included.
5. Register and fund. Online counties need the deposit in place first.
6. Bid. How sale day runs.
7. Pay on time. Full payment is due within 24 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays.

Who can buy

Pasco's clerk puts it simply: anyone may bid, once registered and funded. The certificate holder can bid too.

Questions

Sources

• Section 197.542, Florida Statutes
• Pasco County Clerk: tax deed sales
• Florida Tax Deed Finder

Next: the Florida guide, the Volusia guide, the glossary, or work with me. Not legal, tax or investment advice.