{"id":4217,"date":"2022-03-19T10:13:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T10:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/?p=4217"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T23:41:09","slug":"tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Certificate and Tax Deed Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4; border-left:4px solid #aaaaaa; border-radius:4px; padding:8px 14px; margin:0 0 24px 0; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:13px; color:#666666;\"><strong>Updated:<\/strong> March 16, 2026<\/div>\n\n<p>There are many ways to invest in real estate.  But two lesser-known ways are buying tax liens and tax deeds.  These investments can be highly lucrative when done right, but they can also be hard to understand.  Many people mix up the terms tax deed and tax lien without knowing the difference.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Article:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#Tax_Certificate_Tax_Deed_How_the_Two-Stage_Process_Works_in_Florida\" >Tax Certificate Tax Deed: How the Two-Stage Process Works in Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#What_Is_a_Tax_Lien\" >What Is a Tax Lien?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#What_Is_a_Tax_Deed\" >What Is a Tax Deed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#Pros_of_Investing_in_Tax_Lien_Certificates\" >Pros of Investing in Tax Lien Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#Cons_of_Investing_in_Tax_Lien_Certificates\" >Cons of Investing in Tax Lien Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#Pros_of_Investing_in_Tax_Deed_Certificates\" >Pros of Investing in Tax Deed Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/#Cons_of_Investing_in_Tax_Deed_Certificates\" >Cons of Investing in Tax Deed Certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Certificate_Tax_Deed_How_the_Two-Stage_Process_Works_in_Florida\"><\/span>Tax Certificate Tax Deed: How the Two-Stage Process Works in Florida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s break them down.  Here\u2019s all you need to know about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-certificate-and-tax-deed-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\">tax certificate and tax deed sales<\/a> to get started with investing in them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Tax_Lien\"><\/span>What Is a Tax Lien?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tax lien is a legal claim issued against a property when the owner fails to pay their property taxes.  According to Florida statutes, property taxes are payable on November 1 of each year, and if they are not paid by April 1 the following year, the property is considered tax delinquent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, the county or municipality issues a tax lien on the property, which represents the unpaid property tax balance.  To recoup these real estate taxes, the government will advertise the property for three consecutive weeks before <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-deed-vs-foreclosure-auctions-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"holding a public auction (opens in a new tab)\">holding a public auction<\/a> to sell the tax lien in the form of a certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the tax lien certificate auction, investors come to buy the tax certificate.  But instead of bidding on a price, they bid on an interest rate.  The opening bid starts at 18% and goes down from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax_certificate_and_tax_deed_sales.jpg 1964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pinellas county Florida stats on Tax Certificate sales.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The incentive to buy a tax certificate is to earn interest on it.  As the tax certificate holder, you pay the homeowner\u2019s overdue property taxes in return for collecting the amount plus interest later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Florida law, homeowners have two years from the tax certificate sale to redeem the certificate.  Once they do, the lien is removed, and the certificate holder is reimbursed the cost of the certificate plus the accrued interest.  If, after two years, the tax lien remains unpaid, the investor can file a tax deed application, and the property itself goes to a <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-deeds-how-do-they-get-to-that-opening-bid-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"public auction to be sold (opens in a new tab)\">public auction to be sold<\/a> in the form of a tax deed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the simplest way to describe how tax certificates and tax certificate sales work.  In the next section, we\u2019ll cover tax deeds and tax deed sales, which are closely related but different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Tax_Deed\"><\/span>What Is a Tax Deed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tax deed is a legal document granting ownership of a property to the government when the owner fails to pay their property taxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"Example Duval County Tax Deed Sale list\" class=\"wp-image-4224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/example_duval_county_fl_tax_deed_sale-2048x1230.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Example Duval County Tax Deed Sale list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The local county or municipality will put the tax deed up for auction at a tax deed sale 3-6 months after a tax deed application is filed.  During that period, the property owner can still pay the delinquent taxes in full plus interest and fees to stop the tax deed sale from taking place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the taxes are not paid, the property is included in a <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/property_search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"list of properties to be auctioned off  (opens in a new tab)\">list of properties to be auctioned off <\/a>and sold to the highest bidder.  The county or municipality sets the minimum bid at whatever the outstanding taxes plus interest, fees, and sales costs, and investors bid up from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the successful bidder can walk away with properties available for taxes for only a few thousand dollars!  But buyers must be able to pay for them in full within a minimum time after the tax deed sale, typically one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> After the tax deed sale, the government uses the money to satisfy the outstanding property taxes on the tax deed (plus interest and fees) and then gives any surplus to the original property owner.  Any tax deeds that don\u2019t sell in Florida will be placed on the \u201cLands Available for Taxes\u201d list for immediate purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-1024x429.jpg\" alt=\"County held tax deeds or Lands Available for taxes list for Miami-Dade county FL.\" class=\"wp-image-4221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-1024x429.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-1536x644.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/county_held_tax_deed-2048x859.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>County held tax deeds or Lands Available for taxes list for <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/property_search\/Miami-Dade-County\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miami-Dade county (opens in a new tab)\">Miami-Dade county<\/a> FL.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, buying a tax lien is an investment in the property owner\u2019s tax debt, while buying a tax deed is an investment in the property itself.  Both can be suitable investments.  On the one hand, tax liens require relatively low capital and work and yield stable returns with some risk.  On the other hand, tax deeds need more capital and work (e.g., rehab and reselling) and have the potential to yield even greater returns with some risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the basics of how tax lien sales and tax deed sales work, let\u2019s cover the advantages and disadvantages of both types of investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Investing_in_Tax_Lien_Certificates\"><\/span>Pros of Investing in Tax Lien Certificates <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the benefits of investing in tax lien certificates at a tax certificate sale: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf    Low capital requirement, It is often possible to buy a tax certificate for <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/look-to-tax-deed-sales-for-opportunities-in-a-sellers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"as little as a few hundred dollars (opens in a new tab)\">as little as a few hundred dollars<\/a>, which means a low barrier to entry compared to other forms of real estate investing.<br> \u25cf    Potential for high ROI, When bidding on a tax certificate, you could lock in an interest rate of up to 18%, and that\u2019s much better than the stock market\u2019s average 10% return long-term.<br> \u25cf    Less volatility, Because the tax lien has a fixed interest rate and isn\u2019t subject to the market, your investment is less volatile, too.  You\u2019ll have a solid understanding of your return by the end of the redemption period. <br> \u25cf    Tax liens have priority over other liens, Homeowners are required by law to pay off any tax liens before their mortgage and other liens.  So their debt to you will come first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Investing_in_Tax_Lien_Certificates\"><\/span>Cons of Investing in Tax Lien Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some of the potential downsides to investing in tax lien certificates at a tax certificate sale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf    Illiquid investment, Your money could be tied up in the tax lien for a couple of years.  There\u2019s no sure way to liquidate your investment early after a tax certificate sale, even with secondary markets like eBay and other after-market platforms.<br> \u25cf    One-time payout, When you do get paid, it\u2019s a one-sum payment.  That includes the accrued interest.  You won\u2019t receive any compensation until the homeowner pays in full or the redemption period expires.<br> \u25cf    Competition, You could face competition from corporate entities like banks and hedge funds who like to attend tax certificate sales to buy up tax liens to add to their investment portfolios.  This drives down the interest rates to as little as a few percent.<br> \u25cf    Risk of homeowner bankruptcy, If the homeowner goes bankrupt, your payout could be delayed or reduced since bankruptcy judges have the power to change the payment schedule and interest rate. <br> \u25cf    Risk of owning unwanted property, If the property goes to a tax deed auction and nobody bids for it, you could end up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/what-to-do-if-your-flip-project-wont-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">property that nobody wants<\/a>.  Maybe it\u2019s a sliver of land, or it has environmental damage.  If nobody buys it at the tax deed sale, chances are your tax certificate will be more of a liability than an asset since you\u2019ll have to continue paying taxes on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Investing_in_Tax_Deed_Certificates\"><\/span>Pros of Investing in Tax Deed Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here are some of the benefits of buying the property itself through a tax deed sale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf    Equity, One of the main benefits of buying tax deeds is getting properties for pennies on the dollar.  Because the government cares only about getting their tax deed money, they set the minimum bid to the value of the outstanding taxes (plus interest and fees).  So even if you have to bid up a little for a tax deed, you could end up with a steep discount on the property\u2019s actual value.<br> \u25cf    Potential for high ROI, Once you own the tax deed property, you can turn around and sell it for more.  Or you could <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/rehabbing-a-fix-flip-a-beginners-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">rehab it and rent it out<\/a>.  There are many ways to turn a hefty profit when buying the tax deed property at a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Investing_in_Tax_Deed_Certificates\"><\/span>Cons of Investing in Tax Deed Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, here are some of the drawbacks of investing in tax deed certificates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf    Requires a lot of upfront capital, When you buy a tax deed property, you have to pay for it in full (in cash), typically in 1 business day.  So you\u2019ll need to have a lot of capital upfront, and financing a tax deed deal is impossible.<br> \u25cf    <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/home-inspection-investment-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Inspecting property<\/a> before bidding is not allowed, Unlike with other real estate purchases, you don\u2019t have a legal right to enter a tax deed property before bidding on it.  You might end up with unwelcome surprises! <br> \u25cf    Competition, As with tax liens, you may face tough competition from banks and hedge funds who like to buy up tax deed properties.<br> \u25cf    Hidden liens, There may be hidden liens on the property, including municipal fines, code violations, IRS liens, and more.  If you buy the tax deed, you must clear these before you have a marketable title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you invest in tax liens or tax deeds, you want to be cautious and do your due diligence by studying the property as thoroughly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your local county recorder to review the tax deed files.  You might uncover hidden liens or other issues with the property.  Whatever you do, never invest based on curb appeal alone.  A property may look good on the outside, but it could have significant problems on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to research the area.  Like any real estate investing, investing in tax liens and tax deeds is very location-specific.  So, know what tax liens and tax deeds typically sell for by studying local competitors and asking them questions at public auctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can do all that, you\u2019re off to a good start in becoming a successful tax lien or tax deed investor!<\/p>\n\n<p>The tax certificate tax deed system in Florida operates in two distinct stages that are closely connected. Understanding how tax certificate tax deed transactions flow from one stage to the other is essential for investors who want to participate in either or both types of county sales.<\/p>\n<p>The first stage of the tax certificate tax deed system begins when a property owner fails to pay property taxes. The county sells a tax certificate tax deed certificate to investors who pay the delinquent taxes in exchange for the right to collect interest on that amount from the property owner.<\/p>\n<p>The second stage of the tax certificate tax deed process occurs when the certificate holder applies for a tax deed after the redemption period expires unredeemed. This application triggers the tax certificate tax deed deed auction, where the property is sold to satisfy the outstanding tax debt.<\/p>\n<p>The tax certificate tax deed process is closely connected to <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/this-is-the-tax-deed-redemption-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">florida tax deed redemption<\/a> rules that govern how long property owners have to reclaim their property before the deed transfers to a new buyer.<\/p>\n<p>Investors new to the tax certificate tax deed system should also understand how <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/tax-lien-investing-101-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tax lien investing 101<\/a> works at the certificate stage before moving into the deed auction side of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Once you win a tax certificate tax deed deed auction, conducting a thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyonion.com\/education\/florida-title-search-101-how-to-uncover-hidden-liens-encumbrances-and-red-flags-before-you-bid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">florida title search<\/a> confirms what liens survived the sale and ensures your title is clean enough to sell or finance.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#eef6fd; border-left:5px solid #1a73b8; border-radius:6px; padding:24px 28px; margin:32px 0; font-family:Georgia, serif;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#1a3a5c; margin:0 0 10px 0;\">Access Every Florida Foreclosure and Tax Deed Auction<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px; color:#2c4a6e; margin:0 0 14px 0;\">Thousands of Florida investors rely on <strong>PropertyOnion.com<\/strong> to find, research, and win deals at county foreclosure and tax deed auctions. 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