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FAQs: Tax Deed Sales

GENERAL INFORMATION

Q	What is a tax deed sale?
Q	Where can I find general information about tax deed sales?
Q	Where can I find out about properties scheduled for tax deed sale?
Q	When and where are tax deed sales conducted?
Q	What are other useful links to find information about tax deeds?

DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS

Q	What is the required deposit at the time of the sale?
Q	When is the full payment due?

REDEMPTIONS

Q	What is a tax deed redemption?
Q	Where do I go for redemption PRIOR to the date of sale?
Q	Where do I go for redemption ON THE DATE of the tax deed sale?
Q	What form of payment is required for redemption?

GENERAL INFORMATION

Q	What is a tax deed sale?
A	A tax deed sale is the auction of property on which tax certificates have been sold by the Tax Collector’s Office for delinquent real estate taxes. Tax deed sales are governed by Florida Statutes- Chapter 197.
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Q	Where can I find general information about tax deed sales?
A	Online at Tax Deed Sale Information.
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Q	Where can I find out about properties scheduled for tax deed sale?
A	Online at Tax Deeds Public Search The Palm Beach Daily Business Review publishes a list in their newspaper. You can call their office at 561-820-2060 for more information.
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Q	When and where are tax deed sales conducted?
A	Tax deed sales are conducted once a month at 9:00 a.m. on the designated sale day. Sale days can be obtained from the Palm Beach Daily Business Review or online at Tax Deeds Public Search. Sales are held at the main courthouse located at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, in the dining area on first floor, Room 1.2406.
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Q	What are other useful links to find information about tax deeds?
A	Property Appraiser Tax Collector Florida Statutes
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DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS

Q	What is the required deposit at the time of the sale?
A	The highest bidder must pay a $200 cash deposit and present valid identification (e.g., driver’s license, etc.) at the time of sale.
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Q	When is the full payment due?
A	Full payment must be received within 24 hours of the advertised sales time, or the $200 cash deposit will be forfeited. Note: The Clerk & Comptroller’s office has the right to refuse the future bids of bidders who have forfeited sales.
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REDEMPTIONS

Q	What is a tax deed redemption?
A	Redemption is the satisfaction of delinquent taxes prior to the issuance of a tax deed.
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Q	Where do I go for redemption PRIOR to the date of sale?
A	Tax Collector’s Office 301 North Olive Avenue, 3rd Floor West Palm Beach, Florida
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Q	Where do I go for redemption ON THE DATE of the tax deed sale?
A	Full payment should be made at the Clerk & Comptroller’s office located in the main courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 3.23.
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Q	What form of payment is required for redemption?
A	Cash Cashier’s check from a U.S. bank An attorney’s trust account check from a Florida bank NOTE: Checks must be payable to the Tax Collector The following forms of payment are NOT accepted: Personal check Credit card Third party cashier’s check
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