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County clerk’s office walks commissioners through tax‑certificate and tax‑deed sale process; buyers cautioned to do due diligence

Board of County Commissioners, Clay County, Florida · June 11, 2024
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Summary

County staff explained tax‑certificate sales, redemption rules, title searches, lien timing and surplus funds processing, emphasizing that opening bids do not include liens attached after the title search and that buyers must conduct due diligence.

County staff gave a detailed administrative briefing to the Board of County Commissioners on the county’s tax‑certificate/tax‑deed sale process, stressing common pitfalls for buyers and the timeline for auctions and post‑sale processing.

Staff explained that tax certificate sales originate with the tax collector when property taxes become delinquent; purchasing a tax certificate does not immediately transfer property ownership. After a minimum holding period (described in the…

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