Guide to Volusia County Tax Deed Sales
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The Frame
Residents and investors participating in tax deed auctions must follow specific online payment and deposit deadlines to avoid disqualification or loss of funds.
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Property Owners
Owners of properties with delinquent taxes face the potential sale of their property at public auction.
Auction Bidders
Bidders must adhere to strict deposit and payment deadlines and payment method restrictions to participate in auctions.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Tax deed sales are conducted online at www.volusia.realtaxdeed.com at 9:00 AM ET.
- Successful bidders must pay a non-refundable deposit of 5% of the final bid or $200.00, whichever is greater.
- As of January 1, 2022, the Clerk’s Office no longer accepts cash for deposits or final payments.
- ACH deposits must be remitted at least 4 full working days before the sale.
- Wire transfer deposits must be remitted by 2:00 PM ET on the business day before the sale.
- Cashier’s checks or money orders for deposits must be delivered to the Clerk's office by 2:00 PM ET on the business day before the sale.
- Full payment for a winning bid must be received by 12:00 PM ET on the next business day following the sale.
- Property owners may redeem their property by paying all back taxes and costs at any time before the high bidder remits full payment.
- Refunds for ACH deposits take approximately 7 business days to process.
- Refunds for wire transfers or counter deposits via paper check can take up to 30 business days to process, plus 2 weeks for delivery.
- Sales are advertised in The West Volusia Beacon once a week for four consecutive weeks prior to the auction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
Residents and investors participating in tax deed auctions must follow specific online payment and deposit deadlines to avoid disqualification or loss of funds.
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Elimination of Cash Payments
The Clerk's Office implemented a policy effective January 1, 2022, prohibiting cash for all bidder deposits and payments, mandating electronic or certified funds.
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Sources
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