Property Tax Foreclosure

Step 1 and 2: Delinquent Taxes and Real Property Foreclosure Step One:  Delinquent Taxes

If there is an unpaid balance for a prior tax year, the payment options listed on the front of the tax statement will include that amount as well as the current year's payment due. The total amount listed in the payment options must be paid in order to take advantage of any applicable discounts. If you would like to pay only the delinquent portion of you bill please contact our office to verify the amount.

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Step 3: Two Year Redemption Period Step Three:  Two Year Redemption Period

Once the circuit court grants General Judgment, the two-year redemption period commences.

To release your property during this period you must pay:

  • Taxes and interest for all years shown in the Judgment.

  • The 5% penalty.

  • 9% interest on the judgment amount.

  • Plus either a $50.00 redemption fee assessed in the first year of redemption OR a fee for a Lien and Encumbrances Report completed during the second year.

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Step 4: County Acquires Deed Step Four:  County Acquires Deed

At the end of the redemption period, the Tax Collector deeds the property to the county, at which time all taxes, interest, and penalties are canceled.  Once the property has been deeded to the county, the taxpayer's ownership, as well as any vested interest holder rights, are terminated. The property owner may ask the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to sell the property back at a private sale, but it is at the discretion of the BOCC to grant or deny the request.

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