Behind on property taxes in Fort Lauderdale? Sell before a tax deed sale.
We buy houses with back taxes across Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Broward County Clerk of Court records.
How tax lien works in Broward County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The Broward 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 Broward 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.
Selling a house with back taxes in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale saw roughly two feet of rain in a single day in April 2023, flooding thousands of homes. Broward has thousands of older condos facing new structural-inspection and reserve requirements after the 2021 Surfside collapse, and parts of Fort Lauderdale flooded in the record April 2023 rainstorm.
We buy houses with back taxes in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Lauderdale Manors and Dorsey-Riverbend, and anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale, plus nearby Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach.
See also: Delinquent Taxes & Tax Liens across Broward County
| County | Broward County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Lauderdale |
| Court for tax lien cases | Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Broward County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Broward County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Lauderdale Manors, Dorsey-Riverbend · nearby Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach |
Is selling right for your Fort Lauderdale house?
You have more than one way out. Fort Lauderdale 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.
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 Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in Broward County?
The Broward County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Broward County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. We buy in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge and Flagler Village and every other part of Fort Lauderdale, as well as the rest of Broward County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Fort Lauderdale?
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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