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Glades County 2026 Tax Certificate Auction Information

Original title: Glades Tax Certificate Auction

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with unpaid taxes may have s sold against their property, and investors must register by May 27, 2026, to participate in the bidding process.

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 may be sold as a tax certificate to auction participants.

Auction bidders

They must follow specific registration and payment deadlines to participate in the purchase of tax certificates.

What changed

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Key Facts

Registration for the 2026 tax certificate auction begins on 4/29/2026.
Bidding for tax certificates opens on 5/5/2026.
The deadline to pay deposits via ACH (eCheck) is 6:00 PM EST on 5/20/2026.
The final deadline for registration is 5/27/2026.
The deadline to pay deposits via certified funds is the end of business on 5/27/2026.
The auction bidding period closes at 11:59 PM on 5/28/2026.
Tax certificates will be officially awarded by 10:00 AM EST on 5/29/2026.
Final payment for awarded certificates must be received by the Tax Collector by the end of business on 6/2/2026.
Returning bidders from last year can log in to carry over W9 and Bidder Agreement information, but must re-sign the documents.
New participants must create a web account and complete registration before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I participate in the tax certificate auction?

You must create a web account on the Glades County Tax Collector's online portal, register for the county, and complete the required W9 and Bidder Agreement forms.

Can I use my account from last year?

Yes, if you participated last year, you can log in with your existing account, though you must review and re-sign your W9 and Bidder Agreement.

What happens if I miss the deposit deadline?

Deposits must be paid by the specified deadlines (5/20/2026 for or 5/27/2026 for certified funds) to be eligible to participate in the bidding.

Summary

Glades County has announced the schedule and registration process for its 2026 online auction. The auction allows participants to bid on tax certificates for properties with delinquent taxes.

Why It Matters

Property owners with unpaid taxes may have s sold against their property, and investors must register by May 27, 2026, to participate in the bidding process.

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Annual Auction Cycle

The auction follows a strict annual calendar, with registration opening in late April and certificate awarding occurring in late May.

Glades County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

location500 Ave. J Room 101 Glades County Courthouse Moore Haven, FL 33471“Physical address of the Tax Collector's office”Map →

organizationGlades County Tax Collector“Government office managing the tax sale”Map →

personGail Jones“Glades County Tax Collector”Map →

organizationVisualGov Solutions, LLC“Platform provider hosting the online auction”Map →

Sources

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www.taxcertsale.com

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