Florida holds the #1 tax certificate sale volume in the US. Up to 18% max interest rate, 2-year redemption period. June auctions for all three counties tracked live — filter by county on the map.
Explore Florida →Florida is a tax lien certificate state (Florida Statutes Chapter 197). At the annual sale each June, investors competitively bid down the interest rate from a statutory maximum of 18%. The winning bidder (lowest rate) pays the delinquent taxes and receives a tax certificate. The property owner has 2 years to redeem by paying the investor the face amount plus interest. If the owner fails to redeem within 2 years, the certificate holder may apply for a Tax Deed — triggering a public auction of the property. Florida certificates with winning bids of 0.25% still earn a minimum 5% penalty on redemption.
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| County | Next Auction | Properties | Official Site | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County County | Jun 1, 2026 | 10 | Official Site ↗ | View on Map |
| Miami-Dade County County | Jun 2, 2026 | 10 | Official Site ↗ | View on Map |
| Palm Beach County County | Jun 3, 2026 | 10 | Official Site ↗ | View on Map |
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Open Florida Map →Florida county tax certificate sales are held annually in late May or early June, as required by Florida Statute 197.432. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach typically hold their sales in the first week of June. Sales are conducted online through the county tax collector's website.
Florida law caps the interest rate at 18% per year. Investors bid DOWN the rate — the bidder willing to accept the lowest rate wins the certificate. Popular certificates in desirable areas often get bid to 0.25%, but less competitive properties can still go at or near 18%. All certificates earn a minimum 5% penalty upon redemption, even if the winning bid was 0%.
The property owner has 2 years from the date the certificate is issued to redeem. After 7 years, if the certificate is not redeemed and the holder has not applied for a tax deed, the certificate expires worthless. Certificate holders should apply for a tax deed between 2 and 7 years after issuance.
After the 2-year redemption period expires, the certificate holder may apply to the county clerk for a Tax Deed Application. The clerk then schedules a public auction. The opening bid includes all outstanding taxes, certificate amounts, interest, and clerk fees. If no one bids higher, the certificate holder may receive the deed.
Miami-Dade uses the county Tax Collector portal at miamidade.gov. Broward County uses county-taxes.com. Palm Beach County uses pbctax.com. All three now hold fully online auctions — check each county's official site for registration deadlines and deposit requirements, which are typically due 2–3 weeks before the sale.