Behind on property taxes in Tallahassee? Sell before a tax deed sale.
We buy houses with back taxes across Tallahassee as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with back taxes in Tallahassee?
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 Tallahassee closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Leon County Clerk of Court records.
How tax lien works in Leon County
Here's how a tax lien case usually moves in Leon County, which includes Tallahassee. 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 Leon 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 Leon 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.
Tallahassee: local facts that affect your sale
Tallahassee is the state capital, and many homes near FSU and FAMU have been rentals for years. Leon County is home to the state capital and two universities, and Tallahassee was hit by multiple tornadoes in May 2024.
We buy houses with back taxes in Frenchtown, Midtown, Killearn, Southside and Betton Hills, and anywhere else in Tallahassee and the rest of Leon County.
| County | Leon County, the Big Bend |
|---|---|
| County seat | Tallahassee |
| Court for tax lien cases | Leon County Circuit Court (2nd Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Leon County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Leon County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Frenchtown, Midtown, Killearn, Southside, Betton Hills |
Before you sell in Tallahassee
You have more than one way out. Tallahassee 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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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.
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.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in Leon County?
The Leon County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the Leon County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in Tallahassee?
Yes. We buy in Frenchtown, Midtown, Killearn and Southside and every other part of Tallahassee, as well as the rest of Leon County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Tallahassee?
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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