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Franklin County 2026 Tax Certificate Auction Information

Original title: Franklin Tax Certificate Auction

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with delinquent taxes may have their tax debt auctioned to investors, while participants must adhere to strict registration and payment deadlines to bid on these certificates.

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 tax debt is subject to being auctioned to third-party investors.

Auction participants

They must follow specific registration and payment deadlines to bid on tax certificates.

What changed

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What's next

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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 check is 6:00 PM EST on 5/21/2026.
The final deadline for registration is 5/28/2026.
The final deadline to pay deposits via certified funds is the end of the business day on 5/28/2026.
The auction bidding period closes at 11:59 PM on 5/30/2026.
Tax certificates will be awarded by 10:00 AM EST on 5/31/2026.
The final deadline to pay for awarded certificates via certified funds is the end of the business day on 6/3/2026.
Returning participants from last year can log in with existing accounts, but must re-sign W9 and Bidder Agreement forms.
New participants must create a web account and complete registration through the online portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tax certificate?

A is a document representing delinquent property taxes that investors can purchase at auction, which earns interest.

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.

How do I pay my deposit?

Deposits can be paid via online s by 5/21/2026 or via by the end of the business day on 5/28/2026.

Why It Matters

Property owners with delinquent taxes may have their tax debt auctioned to investors, while participants must adhere to strict registration and payment deadlines to bid on these certificates.

Summary

Franklin County is hosting an online auction for s, which allows investors to pay delinquent property taxes in exchange for interest-bearing certificates. The process requires online registration and specific deadlines for deposits and bidding throughout May and June 2026.

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Annual Auction Cycle

The tax certificate auction follows a strict annual schedule occurring in late spring, with registration opening in late April and final payments due in early June.

Franklin County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

personShawnna Martina“Franklin County Tax Collector contact person”Map →

other850-653-9323“Phone number for the Tax Collector”Map →

location33 Market ST STE 202 Apalachicola, FL 32329“Office address for the Tax Collector”Map →

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

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

Sources

Open source document

www.taxcertsale.com

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