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Tax Deed Overview

The holder of a tax certificate may apply for a tax deed after 22 months have elapsed from June 1st of the year of issuance of the tax certificate.

Prior to applying for tax deed foreclosure, it may be advisable to check for any existing liens on the property.  Florida Statute 197.552 , provides that unsatisfied Governmental Liens shall survive the issuance of a tax deed.

The statute of limitation is seven (7) years on all tax certificates.  To apply for a tax deed the applicant shall:

• Submit a signed application

• Pay all amounts required to redeem all outstanding tax certificates not owned by applicant

• Pay current taxes, if due

• Pay a fee of $125 for a title search

• Pay a $75 application fee

• Pay a $60 Clerk of Circuit Court fee

At a later date, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will advise the applicant of the sale date and additional costs, which the applicant must pay.  These costs include the advertising cost, mailing costs, and the Sheriff's fees.  In Hillsborough County, the sale will take place approximately two (2) months following this notification.  The property will be sold to the highest bidder at a public sale in the Hillsborough County Courthouse auditorium located on the second floor.

For more information, you can visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court's website or contact our office.

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Updated: June 24, 2008
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