Behind on property taxes in Bradenton? Sell before a tax deed sale.
We buy houses with back taxes across Bradenton as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with back taxes in Bradenton?
Yes. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, which redeems any tax certificate and stops a tax deed. In Florida you can redeem up until the tax deed is issued, so selling early protects your equity.
For Bradenton properties, the local steps run through the Manatee County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit) and the Manatee County Clerk of Court.
How tax lien works in Manatee County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Manatee County, which includes Bradenton.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The Manatee County Tax Collector sells a tax certificate on the unpaid taxes by June 1. The buyer earns interest; you still own the home.
Two-year clock
Two years after April 1 of the year the certificate was issued, the holder can apply for a tax deed (s. 197.502).
Tax deed auction
The Manatee County Clerk of Court schedules a public auction. For homestead property the opening bid includes half of the assessed value.
Redemption
You can redeem by paying the full amount owed any time before the tax deed is issued.
Bradenton: local facts that affect your sale
Bradenton is Manatee County's seat, and its waterfront neighborhoods felt both Helene and Milton in 2024. Hurricane Helene's surge flooded Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach in 2024, and Milton followed two weeks later.
We buy houses with back taxes in Downtown Bradenton, West Bradenton, Bayshore Gardens, Palma Sola and Village of the Arts, and anywhere else in Bradenton and the rest of Manatee County.
| County | Manatee County, the Suncoast |
|---|---|
| County seat | Bradenton |
| Court for tax lien cases | Manatee County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Manatee County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Manatee County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Downtown Bradenton, West Bradenton, Bayshore Gardens, Palma Sola, Village of the Arts |
Is selling right for your Bradenton house?
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Bradenton homeowners in this spot usually weigh pay in full, installment plan, refinance and sell for cash. We'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Several years of taxes are unpaid
- A tax certificate was sold on the property
- You received a tax deed application notice
- The house needs work you can't afford
Three steps. Your schedule.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Bradenton homeowners ask about tax lien
Do I lose my homestead exemption if I'm behind?
Not automatically, but a tax deed sale ends your ownership. Selling first lets you keep your equity.
What happens to surplus after a tax deed sale?
If the auction brings more than what's owed, the surplus goes to lienholders and then the former owner, who must claim it from the Clerk.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in Manatee County?
The Manatee County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Manatee County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Bradenton?
Yes. We buy in Downtown Bradenton, West Bradenton, Bayshore Gardens and Palma Sola and every other part of Bradenton, as well as the rest of Manatee County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Bradenton?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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