Sell Tax Delinquent Property in Lakeland FL | Avoid Polk County Tax Sale

How Polk County Property Tax Delinquency Works

In Florida, unpaid property taxes become delinquent on April 1st following the tax year they were due. Polk County then sells tax certificates at an annual auction — essentially selling your tax debt to an investor who earns interest while you remain in the home. If the taxes aren't paid within two years, the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed, which ultimately can result in the forced sale of your property.

Selling before a tax deed is filed gives you control over the sale, allows you to receive any equity above the taxes and fees owed, and prevents a forced sale at auction where you'd receive nothing.

We Buy Tax Delinquent Properties in Lakeland

We purchase properties with outstanding property taxes throughout Lakeland and Polk County. The delinquent amount is factored into our offer and paid off at closing through the title company. You don't need to pay the back taxes out of pocket before we can proceed.

Polk County Tax Resources

• Polk County Tax Collector

  Check your tax delinquency status and outstanding amounts
• Polk County Clerk of Courts

  Tax deed applications and proceedings
• Polk County Property Appraiser

  Property records and assessed values