Tax Deed Sales

Tax Deed sales are administered by the Clerk's Office online at www.lake.realtaxdeed.com. Tax Certificates are sold yearly by the Tax Collector on properties with delinquent taxes. Upon request of the certificate holder for a tax deed sale, the certificate is forwarded to the Clerk and a Tax Deed Sale is held. The highest bidder will be issued a Tax Deed on the property.

For additional information on Tax Deed sales, please see the Frequently Asked Questions provided below or visit our online tax deed auction website at www.lake.realtaxdeed.com.


Tax Deed Sales Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a tax deed sale?
  • Who conducts the tax deed sale?
  • Where is the tax deed sale held?
  • When is the tax deed sale held?
  • Are the tax deed sales advertised in a newspaper?
  • Do I have to register with the Clerk's Office before the sale?
  • Is there a deposit required to bid on property at a tax deed sale?
  • What if I need additional information regarding a property being sold at a tax deed sale?
  • How do I find out if there are any liens or encumbrances on a property being sold at a tax deed sale?
  • If I am the highest bidder at a sale, how long do I have to pay for the property?
  • What if I am the highest bidder and I then choose not to purchase the property for any reason?
  • Where can I find information regarding the sale of tax certificates?
  • What does it mean for an owner to redeem a tax deed property?
  • How do I know if a property has been redeemed before the sale date?
  • What happens to property that is not purchased at the tax deed sale?
Tax Deed Sales Resources
Recording Office Location
Lake County Courthouse (CH)
550 W. Main St., North Wing, 3rd Floor
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 253-2600
Fax: (352) 253-2616

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