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Understanding Tax Deed Sales in St. Lucie County

Original title: Tax Deeds

property tax tax deeds foreclosure real estate county government

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners who fail to pay taxes risk losing their property to a , while potential bidders must follow specific registration and deposit requirements to participate in these auctions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners

Owners who fail to pay property taxes face the risk of their property being sold at a public auction.

Tax certificate holders

These individuals may apply to the Clerk to initiate a tax deed sale to satisfy the lien they hold.

Auction bidders

Bidders must register, conduct their own research, and provide a non-refundable deposit to participate in the sale.

What changed

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Summary

When property taxes go unpaid, the county may sell the property at a public auction to recover the debt. This process is managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, with auctions conducted online.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't pay my property taxes?

The Tax Collector will sell a on your property, which acts as a . Eventually, the certificate holder may apply to have your property sold at a tax deed auction.

Can I get my property back after a tax deed sale is scheduled?

Yes, the property owner can the property by satisfying all s prior to the Clerk receiving payment for the sale.

Are tax deed properties guaranteed to be in good condition?

No, all properties are sold 'as is.' Bidders are responsible for conducting their own research on the property's condition and title status.

Why It Matters

Property owners who fail to pay taxes risk losing their property to a , while potential bidders must follow specific registration and deposit requirements to participate in these auctions.

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Online Auction Transition

The county has transitioned to an online-only auction model managed through the RealAuction platform.

RealAuction

Connected Entities

locationSt. Lucie County“The jurisdiction where the tax deed process occurs”Map →

organizationRealAuction“The platform used for online tax deed auctions”Map →

personMichelle R. Miller“Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for St. Lucie County”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.stlucieclerk.gov

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