Behind on property taxes in Duval County? Sell before a tax deed sale.
Get a written cash offer on your Duval County house within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days. No repairs, no showings, no commissions.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with back taxes in Duval County?
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.
We handle Duval County closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Duval County Clerk of Court records.
How tax lien works in Duval County
Every tax lien situation in Duval County follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The Duval 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 Duval 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.
Duval County: local facts that affect your sale
Jacksonville and Duval County have been one consolidated government since 1968, which makes Jacksonville the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S.
We buy houses with back taxes throughout Duval County, including Jacksonville, and in unincorporated areas.
City pages: Jacksonville
| County | Duval County, Northeast Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Jacksonville |
| Court for tax lien cases | Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Duval County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Duval County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Jacksonville |
Is selling right for your Duval County house?
You have more than one way out. Duval County homeowners in this spot usually weigh pay in full, installment plan, refinance and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
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.
No listing, no staging, and no strangers walking through your Duval County house. Here's the whole process.
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 Duval County homeowners ask about tax lien
Can I still sell after a tax certificate is sold?
Yes. You still own the property. The certificate is paid off from your sale proceeds at closing.
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.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in Duval County?
The Duval County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Duval County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in every part of Duval County?
Yes — including Jacksonville, the county seat of Jacksonville, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles tax lien cases in Duval County?
The Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit). The Duval County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Duval County?
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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