Behind on property taxes in West Palm Beach? Sell before a tax deed sale.
Get a written cash offer on your West Palm Beach 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
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Can I sell a house with back taxes in West Palm Beach?
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 West Palm Beach, that means working with the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in Palm Beach County
Every tax lien situation in Palm Beach County, which includes West Palm Beach 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.
West Palm Beach: local facts that affect your sale
West Palm Beach is the Palm Beach County seat, with historic districts of 1920s homes and many older condos. 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 in Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park, Grandview Heights and Pleasant City, and anywhere else in West Palm Beach, plus nearby Boca Raton.
See also: Delinquent Taxes & Tax Liens across Palm Beach County
| 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 | Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park, Grandview Heights, Pleasant City · nearby Boca Raton |
Options for West Palm Beach homeowners
You have more than one way out. West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach 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 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 West Palm Beach?
Yes. We buy in Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park and Grandview Heights and every other part of West Palm Beach, as well as the rest of Palm Beach County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in West Palm Beach?
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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