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Dixie County, FL tax sales

Dixie County, Florida sells both tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The County Tax Collector runs the certificate sale on RealAuction (18% maximum, bid down), and the Clerk of the Circuit Court holds the tax deed sale on parcels whose certificates go unredeemed, from the county seat in Cross City, under F.S. Chapter 197.

New to tax sales? Read how Florida tax sales work or look terms up in the glossary.

Next sale
In-person auctions in the Courthouse Board Room at 11:00 a.m.
Format
In person
County office
(352) 498-1213
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How Dixie County sells delinquent taxes

Tax certificate sale (lien)

RealAuction (RealTaxLien)
Run by
Dixie County Tax Collector
Frequency
annual
Typical timing
On or before June 1 annually (the 2026 sale was held 05/11/2026)
Next expected
on or about June 1, 2027 (window; exact date posts closer to the sale)
Sale list
Delinquent real estate tax information
Registration and deposit

Register and fund a deposit on the RealAuction site (dixiefl.realtaxlien.com) before the sale. Bidding starts at 18 percent interest and is bid down, with the certificate going to the lowest bidder.

Sale format and venue
Most Florida counties run the certificate sale online. Confirm the exact platform and list on the county Tax Collector page.
Register on RealAuction (RealTaxLien)
Source: Florida Department of Revenue - 2026 Tax Certificate Sale Information for Florida Counties· Verified Jul 4, 2026

Tax deed sale

In person (the Clerk does not conduct deed auctions online)
Run by
Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Frequency
As scheduled; in-person auctions on designated Tuesdays
Typical timing
In-person auctions in the Courthouse Board Room at 11:00 a.m.
Sale list
Tax deed sale schedule
Registration and deposit

Register at least 30 minutes before the auction and post a $200 deposit that is refundable if you are not the winning bidder. The winning bidder pays in full within 24 hours by certified or cashier's check; electronic payments and wire transfers are not accepted.

Sale format and venue
Florida clerks run tax deed sales online or in person at the courthouse. Confirm the platform or location on the county Clerk page.
Source: Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller - Tax Deed Sales· Verified Jul 4, 2026

Dixie County tax sale list and auction calendar

For Dixie County tax sale 2026 searches, use the county-run sources below rather than a copied parcel list, and confirm the parcel, registration cutoff, deposit, and payment deadline against the county before you bid.

  1. Get the advertised list

    Use Tax deed sale schedule for the current advertised parcels, then recheck it before the auction.

  2. Register to bid

    Ask the county office how and when to register; many counties close registration days or weeks before the sale.

  3. Sale day

    In-person auctions in the Courthouse Board Room at 11:00 a.m. Bidding runs on RealAuction; check posted sale dates, registration status, and bidding windows there.

  4. Confirm with the office

    If the list, platform, and notice disagree, use Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller as the source to confirm which parcels are actually offered.

Before you bid in Dixie County

  1. Start with the live sale list

    Pull the current advertised parcels from Tax deed sale schedule. Lists can change before the sale, so recheck the county source before you price a parcel.

  2. Confirm registration and deposit

    Register at least 30 minutes before the auction and post a $200 deposit that is refundable if you are not the winning bidder. The winning bidder pays in full within 24 hours by certified or cashier's check; electronic payments and wire transfers are not accepted.

  3. Check the state rules that change the bid

    Read the Florida due-diligence checklist before bidding. Redemption, liens that survive a tax deed, title cleanup, and payment deadlines can change what a parcel is worth.

  4. Set a walk-away number

    Work out what the parcel is actually worth with the rural land value estimator, then turn it into a ceiling with the tax deed max-bid calculator.

Over-the-counter (leftover) purchases

Certificates that receive no bid are struck to the county and can be purchased from the Tax Collector. Parcels unsold at a tax deed sale are placed on the Clerk's List of Lands Available for Taxes.

Lands Available for Taxes

New to this path? Read how over-the-counter certificates work.

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County offices

Tax Collector (runs the certificate sale)

Dixie County Tax Collector

(352) 498-1213

Official website

Clerk of the Circuit Court (runs the deed sale)

Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller

(352) 498-1200

214 NE Highway 351, Cross City, FL 32628 (mailing: P.O. Box 1206, Cross City, FL 32628)

Official website

County notes

  • Dixie splits the two Florida sale types across two offices: the Tax Collector runs the annual tax certificate (lien) sale and the Clerk of Court runs the tax deed sales.
  • The certificate sale is online through RealAuction at dixiefl.realtaxlien.com, but tax deed sales are held in person only in the Courthouse Board Room in Cross City.
  • Tax deed bidders must register at least 30 minutes early, post a $200 deposit, and pay the balance within 24 hours by certified or cashier's check.

Florida rules

Max interest rate
18% per year, bid down in 0.25% steps
Minimum return
5% floor at redemption
Redemption
The owner (or anyone) can redeem a certificate at any time after it is issued, up until full payment for the tax deed is made to the Clerk, which cuts off redemption even before the deed is formally issued. The two-year clock that lets a certificate holder apply for a tax deed runs from April 1 of the year the certificate was issued.
Deed deposit
The high bidder posts a nonrefundable deposit of 5 percent of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, at the time of the sale, applied to the final price.
Homestead deeds
If the property was assessed as homestead on the latest roll, the opening bid also adds one-half of its latest assessed value. This sharply raises the floor price on homestead parcels and suppresses investor demand for them.
Surplus proceeds
After a tax deed sale, surplus is paid to governmental liens first, then to recorded lienholders who file within a 120-day window, then to the former legal titleholder.
Governing statute
F.S. Chapter 197

A tax deed does not convey marketable title. Most buyers file a quiet title action before they can resell or insure the property. See the due diligence guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dixie County, Florida sell tax liens or tax deeds?

Dixie County follows Florida's hybrid system. The County Tax Collector sells tax lien certificates, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court handles the tax deed sale on parcels whose certificates go unredeemed.

When is the Dixie County tax certificate sale?

On or before June 1 annually (the 2026 sale was held 05/11/2026). Registration and bidding happen on the county's online platform. Always confirm the exact date with the County Tax Collector before the sale.

How often does Dixie County hold tax deed sales?

Dixie County holds its tax deed sale As scheduled; in-person auctions on designated Tuesdays. In-person auctions in the Courthouse Board Room at 11:00 a.m. Each sale is scheduled and advertised in advance, so check the county's tax deed calendar for the next posted date.

I own a property in this sale. Can I stop it?

Often yes, by paying the overdue taxes, interest, and costs before the deadline. Florida's redemption rule: 2 years before a tax deed can be applied for. Call the Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller as early as possible for your exact payoff and options; deadlines are strict. Free help: lawhelp.org lists legal aid programs, and consumerfinance.gov lists HUD-approved housing counselors.

Where can I find the Dixie County tax sale list?

Dixie County posts its tax sale list at dixieclerk.com. Lists go up ahead of each sale and keep changing until the sale date, so confirm every parcel against the county's legal advertisement before you bid.

Verified Jul 4, 2026 against official county and state sources.

Tax Sale Atlas publishes educational information about public tax sale processes. This is not legal, financial, or investment advice. Rules, dates, and fees change; confirm with the county office before you bid.

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