What does it mean for an owner to redeem a tax deed property?
To redeem a tax deed property means that all current and delinquent taxes are paid to the Tax Collector’s Office and the property will no longer be going to sale.
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Where can I find information regarding the sale of tax certificates?
Any information regarding the sale of tax certificates must be obtained from the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office. Their contact number is (352) 343-9602, or visit the Tax Collector’s Office at one of their office locations.
What if I am the highest bidder and I then choose not to purchase the property for any reason?
If full payment is not made within 24 hours after the time of the sale, your deposit will be forfeited. Additionally, if you are the high bidder and refuse to honor your bid for any reason, you may be barred from participating in Lake County’s tax deed sales.
How does the bidding work?
The auction begins at the date and time specified. All auctions open with the first property, which is displayed at the top of the page. A two-minute auction clock will begin counting down. This will provide a bidding period during which the high proxy bid is calculated and displayed. When the auction clock reaches zero, …
If I am the high bidder, how long do I have to pay for the property?
If you are the successful bidder for a property at a tax deed sale, full payment must be received by the Clerk’s Office within 24 hours after the time of the sale. Accepted forms of payment are cash, cashier’s check, U.S. Postal money order, payment from deposit balance, and wire transfer. NOTE: We do not …
How do I pay for my deposit?
Deposits may be made via ACH, wire transfer, cash, cashier’s check, or U.S. Postal Service money order. ACH payments must be initiated via the ACH (electronic check) payment wizard at www.Lake.RealTaxDeed.com at least four business days before the auction. Cash, cashier’s checks, and U.S. Postal Service money order must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office …
How much is the deposit?
For each winning bid of $4,000 or less, a deposit of $200 is required. For each winning bid over $4,000, a deposit of 5% of the winning bid is required. A single cumulative deposit is acceptable to cover multiple items. Deposits will be deducted from your tax deed bidder account on each property for which …
What do I need in order to participate?
To participate in the sale, bidders must register online at www.Lake.RealTaxDeed.com to get a username and password and place a valid deposit in U.S. dollars with the Clerk’s Office. Bidders must be registered on the site at least one day prior to the sale. Deposits are required one-to-four business days before the sale, depending on …
How does the online auction work?
Online auctions are held on properties offered for sale to the highest bidder in order to pay delinquent property taxes. The Clerk’s Office conducts the sale via public auction on the Internet in accordance with Florida Statutes. The property or interest being auctioned may be worth less than the assessed value. Anyone may bid on the …
How do I find out if there are any liens or encumbrances on a property being sold at a tax deed sale?
A Property Information Report for each certificate is found in the tax deed file on our website; however, the Clerk’s Office is not responsible for any discrepancies or omissions in this report. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the property that he/she is interested in purchasing. Tax Deeds are sold AS IS on a …