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Guide to the 2026 Duval County Tax Certificate Sale

Original title: Tax Collector - Tax Sale, Certificates, and Tax Deeds – A Guide for Investors

Property Taxes Real Estate Investing Duval County Tax Liens Government Auctions

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The Frame

What this does

This auction allows investors to purchase tax liens on delinquent properties, which can eventually lead to a application if the property owner does not pay the outstanding taxes within two years.

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 properties are subject to the sale of tax certificates to cover unpaid real estate taxes.

Tax certificate investors

They must follow specific registration, deposit, and bidding rules to participate in the auction and earn interest on liens.

What changed

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Summary

The Duval County Tax Collector will hold its annual sale on May 27, 2026, for properties with unpaid real estate taxes. Investors can bid on tax liens, which function as a way to earn interest on delinquent tax payments, but do not grant immediate property ownership.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does buying a tax certificate mean I own the property?

No. A is a lien against the property. It does not grant you ownership or the right to occupy the property.

What happens if the property owner pays their taxes?

If the owner redeems the taxes, you receive your original investment back plus the interest rate you won at the auction.

Can I contact the property owner to discuss the lien?

No. You are prohibited from contacting property owners regarding the taxes or certificate until two years have passed from April 1 of the year the certificate was issued.

Why It Matters

This auction allows investors to purchase tax liens on delinquent properties, which can eventually lead to a application if the property owner does not pay the outstanding taxes within two years.

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Strict Two-Year Waiting Period

The document emphasizes a rigid two-year waiting period from April 1 of the issuance year before any action can be taken toward a tax deed or contacting the owner.

Florida Statutes

Connected Entities

organizationDuval County Clerk of Court“The office that manages tax deed sales”Map →

personJim Overton“Duval County Tax Collector”Map →

organizationDuval County Tax Collector“The government office managing the tax certificate sale”Map →

organizationLienHub“The online platform used for the auction”Map →

otherFlorida Statutes“Legal framework governing tax certificates and deeds”Map →

Sources

Open source document

taxcollector.coj.net

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