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Washington County Tax Certificate Auction 2026

Original title: Washington Tax Certificate Auction

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with unpaid taxes face the sale of s on their properties, while investors may participate in the auction to purchase these certificates starting May 5, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners with delinquent taxes

Their property tax debt is subject to the sale of a tax certificate during the auction.

Investors

They may register to bid on and purchase tax certificates.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

Registration for the 2026 tax certificate auction begins on April 29, 2026.
Bidding for tax certificates opens on May 5, 2026.
The deadline to pay deposits via eCheck is May 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
The final deadline for registration and paying deposits via certified funds is May 28, 2026.
Bidding closes on May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Tax certificates will be awarded by 10:00 AM EST on June 1, 2026.
The final deadline to pay for awarded certificates using certified funds is June 3, 2026.
Returning participants can log in with last year's account, but must re-sign their W9 and Bidder Agreement.
New participants must create a web account and complete registration before bidding.
The auction platform is hosted by VisualGov Solutions, LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I participate in the tax certificate auction?

You must create a web account on the Washington County Tax Collector's website, register for the county, and sign the required W9 and Bidder Agreement.

Can I use my account from last year?

Yes, if you participated last year, you can log in with your existing account, but you must review and sign your W9 and Bidder Agreement for the current year.

What happens if I miss the deposit deadline?

Deposits must be paid by the specified deadlines (May 21 for eChecks, May 28 for ) to participate in the auction.

Why It Matters

Property owners with unpaid taxes face the sale of s on their properties, while investors may participate in the auction to purchase these certificates starting May 5, 2026.

Summary

Washington County is hosting its annual online auction for 2026. This process allows investors to bid on tax certificates for properties with delinquent taxes.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Annual Auction Cycle

The auction follows a strict annual schedule occurring in late spring, with registration opening in late April and awards finalized in early June.

Washington County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

location1331 S. Blvd #101, Chipley, FL 32428“Physical address of the Washington County Tax Collector.”Map →

organizationWashington County Tax Collector“The government office managing the tax certificate auction.”Map →

organizationVisualGov Solutions, LLC“The service provider hosting the online tax sale platform.”Map →

personKen Naker“Contact person for the Washington County Tax Collector.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.taxcertsale.com

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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