Behind on property taxes in Port St. Lucie? Sell before a tax deed sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses with back taxes in Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie, that means working with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in St. Lucie County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in St. Lucie County, which includes Port St. Lucie.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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.
Port St. Lucie: local facts that affect your sale
Port St. Lucie is one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida, built largely on a 1950s–1960s pre-platted grid. Port St. Lucie is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, and tornadoes from Hurricane Milton struck St. Lucie County in October 2024.
We buy houses with back taxes in Tradition, St. Lucie West, Torino, Sandpiper Bay and Port St. Lucie Blvd area, and anywhere else in Port St. Lucie and the rest of St. Lucie County.
See also: Delinquent Taxes & Tax Liens across St. Lucie County
| County | St. Lucie County, the Treasure Coast |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Pierce |
| Court for tax lien cases | St. Lucie County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | St. Lucie County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | St. Lucie County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Tradition, St. Lucie West, Torino, Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie Blvd area |
Before you sell in Port St. Lucie
You have more than one way out. Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie homeowners ask about tax lien
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.
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 St. Lucie County?
The St. Lucie County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Port St. Lucie?
Yes. We buy in Tradition, St. Lucie West, Torino and Sandpiper Bay and every other part of Port St. Lucie, as well as the rest of St. Lucie County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Port St. Lucie?
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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