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Tax Deed Sale Fees in Lake County

Original title: Tax Deed Fees

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines the mandatory fees associated with sales processed by the Lake County Clerk of Court & Comptroller. It specifies the calculation methods for auction deposit fees and flat service fees for deed preparation and disbursement.

Why it matters

Winning bidders at auctions must pay specific administrative fees, including a percentage-based fee on deposits and flat rates for deed processing, which are added to the total amount due.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Tax deed auction bidders

Bidders are responsible for paying the specified administrative fees if they win an auction.

Directly affected

Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of Court & Comptroller

The office is responsible for collecting and processing these fees according to state law.

Key Facts

Winning bidders must pay an advance deposit fee calculated as 3% of the first $500 and 1.5% of any amount exceeding $500.
A flat fee of $60.00 is charged for tax deed sales, covering application, deed preparation, and disbursement of proceeds (excluding excess proceeds).
A fee of $10.00 is charged for the first $100 (or fraction thereof) for the disbursement of excess proceeds from tax deed sales.
Payments must be made via cashier’s check or money order payable to 'Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of Court & Comptroller'.

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Cashier’s checks older than two months from the issue date are not accepted.
The fee for an auction deposit is included in the winning bidder’s total amount due after the sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the auction deposit fee calculated?

The fee is 3% of the first $500 of the deposit, plus 1.5% of any amount over $500.

What payment methods are accepted for tax deed fees?

Fees must be paid by cashier’s check or money order made payable to Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of Court & Comptroller.

Are there restrictions on the age of the cashier's check?

Yes, the Clerk's office does not accept cashier's checks dated more than two months from the issue date.

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Statutory Fee Linkage

The auction deposit fee is explicitly tied to Florida Statute 28.24(10), ensuring local fees remain compliant with state-mandated percentage structures.

Florida Statutes 197.542(4)(a)28.24(10)

Connected Entities

Lake County, Florida Statutes 197.542(4)(a), 28.24(10) and 1 more

locationLake County“The jurisdiction where these fees apply”Map →

otherFlorida Statutes 197.542(4)(a)“Legal authority for the advance deposit fee”Map →

other28.24(10)“Statutory reference for fee calculation”Map →

PersonGary J. Cooney“Clerk of Court & Comptroller for Lake County”Map →

Sources

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www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov

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