Behind on property taxes in Palm Beach County? Sell before a tax deed sale.
Get a written cash offer on your Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach County?
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 Palm Beach County properties, the local steps run through the Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) and the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court.
How tax lien works in Palm Beach County
Every tax lien situation in Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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.
Palm Beach County: local facts that affect your sale
Palm Beach County has a large retiree population and many older condos facing post-Surfside inspection and reserve requirements.
We buy houses with back taxes throughout Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, and in unincorporated areas.
City pages: West Palm Beach
| County | Palm Beach County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | West Palm Beach |
| Court for tax lien cases | Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Palm Beach County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Boca Raton, West Palm Beach |
Before you sell in Palm Beach County
A cash sale isn't the only path. Palm Beach County 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.
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 Palm Beach County 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.
When does a Florida tax certificate turn into a tax deed?
The certificate holder can apply for a tax deed two years after April 1 of the year the certificate was issued (s. 197.502). The Clerk then schedules an auction.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in Palm Beach County?
The Palm Beach County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in every part of Palm Beach County?
Yes — including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, the county seat of West Palm Beach, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles tax lien cases in Palm Beach County?
The Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit). The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Palm Beach County?
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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