Tax Deed Sales

• Scheduled Tax Deed Sales
• View Tax Deed Files List on RealTDM
• Online Tax Deed Notice to Bidders
  
• Realauction Tax Deed Sale Frequently Asked Questions​
  
• List of Lands Available
• Important Information for Bidders:
  Name for Title on Tax Deeds must be Set Before Sale Begins​
  
• Tax Deeds Surplus Funds​

Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. Sale are held online at alachua.realtaxdeed.com​.

Property owners are required to pay property taxes on an annual basis to the County Tax Collector. If the owner neglects to pay his/her taxes, a "Tax Certificate" is sold by the Tax Collector. The certificate holder may request the sale of the property to satisfy the certificate. All owners and lienholders are notified of the sale. 

Tax deed sales are governed by sections 197.122 and 197.502-603, Florida Statutes. In accordance with these statutes, the Clerk of Court acts as an auctioneer for tax deed applications submitted by the Tax Collector. The courts are not involved in tax deed sales.

A property owner may redeem the property by paying all back taxes and costs up until the time of sale and full payment of the sale bid amount has been made.

The property is sold to the highest bidder. Before bidding, bidders must post an advance deposit of $200.00 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, at alachua.taxdeed.com​. Hand delivered deposits must be made before 3 pm on the last business day prior to the date of the sale. ACH payments must be made at least 4 days in advance. Payment can be in the form of cash, money order, certified check or cashier's check or by wire, personal checks are not accepted. 

Winning bids, including recording fees, the winning bidder deposit fee, and documentary stamps, must be paid in cash, cashier's check, wire, or Realauction collected funds, if available, within 24 hours of sale.