Behind on property taxes in Jacksonville? Sell before a tax deed sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses with back taxes in Jacksonville. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with back taxes in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville properties, the local steps run through the Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) and the Duval County Clerk of Court.
How tax lien works in Duval County
Every tax lien situation in Duval County, which includes Jacksonville 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.
Selling a house with back taxes in Jacksonville
Jacksonville covers all of Duval County outside the beaches and Baldwin, so neighborhoods range from historic Riverside to rural Northside. 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 in Arlington, Westside, Northside, Riverside, Springfield, Mandarin and Murray Hill, and anywhere else in Jacksonville and the rest of Duval County.
| 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 | Arlington, Westside, Northside, Riverside, Springfield, Mandarin, Murray Hill |
Before you sell in Jacksonville
You have more than one way out. Jacksonville 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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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.
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 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 Jacksonville?
Yes. We buy in Arlington, Westside, Northside and Riverside and every other part of Jacksonville, as well as the rest of Duval County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Jacksonville?
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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