Behind on property taxes in Pensacola? Sell before a tax deed sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses with back taxes in Pensacola. 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 Pensacola?
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.
We handle Pensacola closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Escambia County Clerk of Court records.
How tax lien works in Escambia County
Here's how a tax lien case usually moves in Escambia County, which includes Pensacola. 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 Escambia 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 Escambia 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.
Pensacola: local facts that affect your sale
Pensacola's historic districts and older neighborhoods took significant damage from Hurricane Sally in 2020. Hurricane Sally (2020) and Ivan (2004) both caused major damage in Escambia County, and older Pensacola homes often need roof and wind-mitigation updates.
We buy houses with back taxes in East Hill, North Hill, Cordova Park, Brownsville, Warrington and Myrtle Grove, and anywhere else in Pensacola and the rest of Escambia County.
See also: Delinquent Taxes & Tax Liens across Escambia County
| County | Escambia County, the Panhandle |
|---|---|
| County seat | Pensacola |
| Court for tax lien cases | Escambia County Circuit Court (1st Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Escambia County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Escambia County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | East Hill, North Hill, Cordova Park, Brownsville, Warrington, Myrtle Grove |
Before you sell in Pensacola
A cash sale isn't the only path. Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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 Escambia County?
The Escambia County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Escambia County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Pensacola?
Yes. We buy in East Hill, North Hill, Cordova Park and Brownsville and every other part of Pensacola, as well as the rest of Escambia County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Pensacola?
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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