Behind on property taxes in Ocala? Sell before a tax deed sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses with back taxes in Ocala. 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 Ocala?
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 Ocala, that means working with the Marion County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in Marion County
Here's how a tax lien case usually moves in Marion County, which includes Ocala. 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Ocala
Ocala is the Marion County seat, surrounded by horse farms and fast-growing retirement communities. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Marion County has a mix of farms, retirement communities, and older homes around Ocala.
We buy houses with back taxes in Historic Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks, Rainbow Lakes and On Top of the World area, and anywhere else in Ocala and the rest of Marion County.
| County | Marion County, North Central Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Ocala |
| Court for tax lien cases | Marion County Circuit Court (5th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Marion County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Marion County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Historic Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks, Rainbow Lakes, On Top of the World area |
Options for Ocala homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Ocala 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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Marion County?
The Marion County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Marion County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Ocala?
Yes. We buy in Historic Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks and Rainbow Lakes and every other part of Ocala, as well as the rest of Marion County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Ocala?
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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