Understanding Brevard County Tax Deed Auctions
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The Frame
Property owners with unpaid taxes face a process that can lead to the sale of a and, eventually, a of their property if the debt remains unredeemed for two years.
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Property Owners
Property owners are responsible for paying taxes by the deadline to avoid penalties and potential tax deed auctions.
Tax Certificate Holders
These individuals or entities purchase tax certificates as interest-bearing liens and may initiate tax deed auctions after two years of non-redemption.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Property taxes are due annually on November 1 and are payable through March 31.
- A 3% penalty is applied to unpaid property taxes starting April 1.
- Unpaid taxes are advertised in local newspapers for three consecutive weeks in May.
- A public tax certificate sale must be held on or before June 1.
- Tax certificates are liens sold to parties who pay the owner's taxes and accept an interest rate between 0% and 18%.
- Property owners can redeem a tax certificate by paying the taxes, penalties, fees, and interest.
- If a tax certificate is not redeemed within two years, the certificate holder may initiate a tax deed auction.
- Governmental liens and judgments may survive the issuance of a tax deed.
- Tax deed records are searchable online by sale date, certificate number, account number, or case status.
- Subdivision plat maps are available through the Clerk's Office, while metes and bounds maps are available through the Property Appraiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't pay my property taxes?
How can I find information about a specific tax deed file?
Do liens disappear after a tax deed sale?
Why It Matters
Property owners with unpaid taxes face a process that can lead to the sale of a and, eventually, a of their property if the debt remains unredeemed for two years.
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Discoveries
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Digital Record Transition
The Clerk's office distinguishes between tax deed sales occurring before and after December 17, 2020, for online record viewing.
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Sources
www.brevardclerk.us
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