Tax-delinquent property lists in Florida come from the county tax collector or treasurer, usually published on a set schedule. Pull that roll, cross-check it against vacancy and absentee signals, confirm the state redemption rule, and run the certificate yield or deed spread before you bid.
Example figures only. Confirm with the county before relying on any rate, fee, deadline, or redemption period.
| Check | Example input | Before you act |
|---|---|---|
| County amount owed | $4,000 | Confirm payoff, fees, and sale status with the county. |
| Interest, penalty, or premium | Confirm certificate interest, costs, and fees with the county tax collector before bidding. | Do not use a placeholder as expected return. |
| Redemption window | Florida tax certificates can generally be redeemed before tax deed issuance or full clerk payment, whichever is later, but confirm the county file. | Verify sale type and property category first. |
| Property spread | ARV $185,000, repairs $42,000 | Use sold comps and repair bids before bidding on a deed. |
Start with the county tax collector, treasurer, assessor, or property appraiser. Search for delinquent tax rolls, tax sale lists, tax certificates, tax deeds, or sheriff sale calendars, then confirm the current source with that county.
Florida tax certificates can generally be redeemed before tax deed issuance or full clerk payment, whichever is later, but confirm the county file. If the county record does not identify the sale type clearly, write confirm with the county in your model.
Confirm amount owed, sale status, owner and mailing address, title risk, occupancy, repairs, redemption, and county fees. Then run Tax Lien Yield, Max Bid, or Deal Analyzer before spending on skip tracing, title work, or auction deposits.