Behind on property taxes in Inverness? Sell before a tax deed sale.
Get a written cash offer on your Inverness 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 Inverness?
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.
In Inverness, that means working with the Citrus County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in Citrus County
Here's how a tax lien case usually moves in Citrus County, which includes Inverness. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The Citrus 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 Citrus 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.
What's different about Inverness
Inverness is the Citrus County seat, with lake-front homes along the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Coastal Citrus County, including Crystal River, saw storm surge from Hurricanes Idalia (2023) and Helene (2024).
We buy houses with back taxes in Downtown Inverness, Highlands, Floral City, Hernando and Lecanto, and anywhere else in Inverness, plus nearby Citrus Springs.
| County | Citrus County, the Nature Coast |
|---|---|
| County seat | Inverness |
| Court for tax lien cases | Citrus County Circuit Court (5th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Citrus County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Citrus County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Downtown Inverness, Highlands, Floral City, Hernando, Lecanto · nearby Citrus Springs |
Before you sell in Inverness
A cash sale isn't the only path. Inverness homeowners in this spot usually weigh pay in full, installment plan, refinance and sell for cash. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Inverness property.
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 Inverness homeowners ask about tax lien
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.
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 Citrus County?
The Citrus County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Citrus County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Inverness?
Yes. We buy in Downtown Inverness, Highlands, Floral City and Hernando and every other part of Inverness, as well as the rest of Citrus County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Inverness?
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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