Know which stage your property is in
Delinquent taxes are property taxes that have not been paid by the applicable deadline. Unpaid taxes should not be ignored: additional charges and collection proceedings may affect the property.
In Florida, a tax certificate is a lien associated with unpaid taxes; it does not itself transfer ownership. A tax deed application and sale are separate later proceedings with their own requirements and deadlines. Verify the specific status of your parcel with the county tax collector and, where appropriate, the clerk of court.
Could a direct sale be an option?
We may consider buying a home with outstanding property taxes, depending on the situation. A purchase requires sufficient time, clear authority to sell, an acceptable title path, and the ability to meet the transaction requirements.
A title company can help identify obligations that must be addressed before or at closing. Tax debt does not simply disappear because you sell, and we do not promise to eliminate it or guarantee cash proceeds.
Information worth gathering
Use your county’s official records rather than estimates or unfamiliar notices. Ask a qualified professional if you are uncertain about a deadline or your options.
- Parcel number and current tax balance
- Tax certificates or pending tax deed information
- Notices and any scheduled sale dates
- Mortgage balances and other recorded obligations