Behind on property taxes in Orlando? Sell before a tax deed sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses with back taxes in Orlando. 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 Orlando?
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 Orlando, that means working with the Orange County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in Orange County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Orange County, which includes Orlando.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The Orange 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 Orange 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 Orlando
Orlando's housing ranges from 1920s bungalows near downtown to newer subdivisions in the southeast. Hurricane Ian caused inland flooding in parts of Orange County in 2022, and the Orlando metro's tourism-driven economy makes income swings common.
We buy houses with back taxes in College Park, Parramore, Pine Hills, Conway, MetroWest, Washington Shores and Audubon Park, and anywhere else in Orlando and the rest of Orange County.
| County | Orange County, Central Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Orlando |
| Court for tax lien cases | Orange County Circuit Court (9th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Orange County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Orange County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | College Park, Parramore, Pine Hills, Conway, MetroWest, Washington Shores, Audubon Park |
Is selling right for your Orlando house?
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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.
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 Orange County?
The Orange County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Orange County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Orlando?
Yes. We buy in College Park, Parramore, Pine Hills and Conway and every other part of Orlando, as well as the rest of Orange County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Orlando?
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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