Volusia County Tax Collector: Tax Certificates Explained
By Israel Chen ·
Short answer: In Volusia, the Tax Collector handles property tax bills and tax certificates, while the Clerk of the Circuit Court runs tax deed sales. If you want a lien, start with the Tax Collector; if you want the property, start with the clerk.
Who does what
| Office | Handles |
|---|---|
| Tax Collector | Tax bills, the certificate sale, tax deed applications |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Tax deed sales, lands available for taxes, surplus funds |
| Property Appraiser | Values and parcel records |
Certificates in Volusia
The Tax Collector's site explains the certificate sale, and the sale list appears on LienHub. How the bidding works. Ready for deeds? Read the Volusia guide.
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Questions
Does the Volusia Tax Collector sell tax deeds?
No. The Tax Collector handles certificates. The Clerk of the Circuit Court runs tax deed sales.
Sources
- Volusia County Tax Collector: tax certificates
- Volusia certificate sale on LienHub
- Volusia County Clerk: tax deeds
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