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Understanding Martin County Tax Deed Sales

Original title: Tax Deeds | Martin County Clerk

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What This Bill Does

Martin County conducts public online auctions to sell properties with delinquent taxes. These sales allow the county to recover unpaid taxes, and properties are sold 'as is' to the highest bidder.

Why it matters

Property owners with delinquent taxes risk losing their property at public auction, while potential bidders must conduct their own research on property conditions and legal status before participating.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners with delinquent taxes

These individuals face the potential loss of their property through public auction if taxes and costs are not paid.

Directly affected

Tax certificate holders

These individuals may be offered the property if no higher bids are received at auction.

Directly affected

Potential bidders

These individuals are responsible for researching property conditions and providing certified funds for purchases.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a credit card to pay for a tax deed property?
No, personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. All payments must be made with certified funds.
What happens if I am the high bidder?
You must pay a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the sale price or $200 (whichever is greater) immediately, and the remaining balance plus fees within 24 hours.
Can a property owner stop the sale?
Yes, the owner may redeem the property by paying the full balance due at any time before the is signed by the Clerk.

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Strict Payment Requirements

The Clerk's office enforces a very tight 24-hour window for full payment using only certified funds, explicitly banning credit cards and personal checks.

Martin County Clerk and Comptroller

Connected Entities

Martin County Clerk and Comptroller, Martin County Tax Collector, Martin County and 3 more
OrganizationMartin County Clerk and Comptroller“Conducts tax deed sales and manages official records.”Map →
OrganizationMartin County Tax Collector“Certifies applications for tax deeds.”Map →
locationMartin County“Jurisdiction for the tax deed sales.”Map →
OrganizationStuart News“Newspaper where tax deed sales are advertised.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Revenue“Provides property tax rules.”Map →
otherFlorida Statutes“The legal framework governing tax deed proceedings.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.martinclerk.com

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