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Understanding Tax Deed Sales in Lake County

Original title: Tax Deeds

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with delinquent taxes face the risk of losing their property through a sale if taxes remain unpaid for at least two years after a is issued.

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Property owners with delinquent taxes

These individuals face the potential loss of their property through a tax deed sale.

Tax certificate holders

These individuals may request a tax deed sale after the two-year waiting period.

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Summary

This document outlines the process for sales in Lake County, which occur when property owners fail to pay their taxes. When taxes remain unpaid for at least two years, the holder can request a sale, where the property is sold to the highest bidder.

Key Facts

Tax certificates are sold annually by the Lake County Tax Collector for properties with delinquent taxes.
A tax deed sale can be requested by a certificate holder after a minimum of two years have elapsed since the tax certificate was issued.
Tax deed sales are conducted online by the Clerk’s Office.
The property is awarded to the highest bidder at the tax deed sale.
The Clerk's office performs daily system maintenance from 9 p.m. to midnight, which may interrupt website access.
The Clerk's office is located at 550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

If taxes remain delinquent, the Tax Collector sells a . If the taxes remain unpaid for at least two years, the certificate holder can request a sale, which may result in the property being sold to the highest bidder.

How are tax deed sales conducted?

sales are administered online by the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

Why It Matters

Property owners with delinquent taxes face the risk of losing their property through a sale if taxes remain unpaid for at least two years after a is issued.

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System Maintenance Window

The Clerk's office website undergoes daily maintenance from 9 p.m. to midnight, which may affect service availability.

Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Connected Entities

organizationLake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller“The office responsible for administering tax deed sales.”Map →

organizationLake County Tax Collector’s Office“The office that sells tax certificates annually for delinquent taxes.”Map →

personGary J. Cooney“Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov

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