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Dixie County, FL tax sales

Tax Sale Atlas maps the Dixie County, FL tax sale, one of 3,131 counties in 51 states. Florida runs both sides: certificates paying up to 18%, and a later tax deed auction. Sale office, calendar and list locations read from the county’s own official pages on Oct 3, 2026.

Dixie County, Florida sells both tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The County Tax Collector runs the certificate sale on County office (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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Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller. In person (the Clerk does not conduct deed auctions online). As scheduled; in-person auctions on designated Tuesdays

Record quality: high. Last verified: 2026-10-03.

Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller - Tax Deed Sales (source accessed 2026-10-03)

Recorded reference information. Verify current sale conditions with the county. Read the full sale details.

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How Dixie County sells delinquent taxes

Tax certificate sale (lien)

Online sale linked by the Tax Collector
Run by
Dixie County Tax Collector
Frequency
annual
Typical timing
On or before June 1 each year; check the linked sale site for the next sale date
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

The Tax Collector describes bidding downward from 18 percent interest, with the certificate awarded to the lowest bidder. Follow the sale site linked by the Collector for registration and deposit requirements.

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 Online sale linked by the Tax Collector
Source: Dixie County Tax Collector - Delinquent Real Estate Taxes· Verified Oct 3, 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 Oct 3, 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. If the parcels on this list are vacant land rather than houses, what buying land at a tax sale hands you is the place to start.

  1. Confirm the advertised parcel list

    Use Tax deed sale schedule as a starting reference. Check which sale or list it covers; a Lands Available or office information page is separate from an auction parcel list. Ask the sale office for the advertised parcels for the auction you plan to attend.

  2. Register to bid

    Ask the Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller 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 County office; check posted sale dates, registration status, and bidding windows there.

  4. Confirm with the office

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

Before you bid in Dixie County

  1. Confirm the parcel list before pricing

    Open Tax deed sale schedule. Confirm whether this reference contains the auction parcels or covers a different list. Get the advertised parcel list from the county before you price a bid, and recheck it before the sale.

  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. Which liens survive is state law, so read what survives a tax deed in Florida before you price the title work.

  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

Eligible county-held certificates can be purchased from the Tax Collector on a first-come, first-served basis. The Clerk separately publishes Lands Available for Taxes and its purchase instructions.

Lands Available for Taxes

New to this path? Read how over-the-counter certificates work. Every state has its own name for what goes unsold, so check what Florida calls its leftover tax-sale inventory.

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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 Tax Collector links an online certificate sale. Tax deed sales are held in person in the Courthouse Board Room on scheduled Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
  • 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
For property assessed as homestead on the latest tax roll, the opening bid also includes one-half of its latest assessed value.
Surplus proceeds
Governmental liens receive statutory priority. Other valid claims are paid by priority, with a 120-day claim period measured from the mailed notice. The statute excepts property owners from the late-claim bar. Ask the Clerk for the current claim form and dates; conflicting claims may require court proceedings.
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 each year; check the linked sale site for the next sale date. 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 tax deed sale schedule: 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: Redemption can end when the Clerk receives full tax deed payment; deed applications have a separate two-year waiting period. 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?

The recorded official list reference is at dixieclerk.com. Check whether it covers auction parcels, office information or Lands Available, then obtain the advertised parcel list for the sale you plan to bid on. Confirm every parcel against the county's legal advertisement.

Verified Oct 3, 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 office that runs the sale before you bid.

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