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Tax Sale Atlas

Glades County, FL tax sales

Tax Sale Atlas maps the Glades 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 state rules plus what the county publishes on Oct 3, 2026.

Glades County, Florida sells both tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The County Tax Collector runs the certificate sale on VisualGov (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 Moore Haven, under F.S. Chapter 197.

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

Next sale
On or before June 1 annually
Format
VisualGov
Registration
The Clerk's Tax Deed Department oversees tax deed sales.
County office
(863) 946-6035
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Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. As scheduled after a certificate holder applies

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

Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Tax Deeds (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 Glades County sells delinquent taxes

Tax certificate sale (lien)

VisualGov (taxcertsale.com)
Run by
Glades County Tax Collector
Frequency
annual
Typical timing
On or before June 1 annually
Registration
Register on the taxcertsale.com auction site before the sale.
Next expected
on or about June 1, 2027 (window; exact date posts closer to the sale)
Sale list
Property tax and tax certificate sale information
Registration and deposit

Register on the taxcertsale.com auction site before the sale. Delinquent taxes are advertised in the local newspaper in May. Bidding starts at 18 percent and is bid down 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 VisualGov (taxcertsale.com)
Source: Glades County Tax Collector - Property Tax and Tax Certificate Sale· Verified Oct 3, 2026

Tax deed sale

Run by
Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Frequency
As scheduled after a certificate holder applies
Registration
The Clerk's Tax Deed Department oversees tax deed sales.
Sale list
Upcoming tax deed sales and List of Lands Available
Registration and deposit

The Clerk's Tax Deed Department oversees tax deed sales. Use its Tax Deed Sales link for the current notices, and contact the Clerk to confirm the date, format and deposit before bidding.

Sale format and venue
The Clerk links to Tax Deed Sales and Lands Available. The page reviewed October 3, 2026 did not specify the sale format or deposit. Contact the Clerk before bidding.
Source: Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Tax Deeds· Verified Oct 3, 2026

Glades County tax sale list and auction calendar

For Glades 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 Upcoming tax deed sales and List of Lands Available 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

    The Clerk's Tax Deed Department oversees tax deed sales. Full requirements are in the sale card above.

  3. Sale day

    On or before June 1 annually Bidding runs on VisualGov; check posted sale dates, registration status, and bidding windows there.

  4. Confirm with the office

    If the list, platform, and notice disagree, use the Glades County Tax Collector as the source to confirm which parcels are actually offered.

Before you bid in Glades County

  1. Confirm the parcel list before pricing

    Open Upcoming tax deed sales and List of Lands Available. 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

    The Clerk's Tax Deed Department oversees tax deed sales. Use its Tax Deed Sales link for the current notices, and contact the Clerk to confirm the date, format and deposit before bidding.

  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

County-held certificates are available from the Tax Collector after the annual sale. Parcels not sold at a tax deed sale move to the Clerk's List of Lands Available for Taxes.

List of 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)

Glades County Tax Collector

(863) 946-6035

500 Avenue J, Room 101, Moore Haven, FL 33471

Official website

Clerk of the Circuit Court (runs the deed sale)

Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

(863) 946-6010

500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven, FL 33471

Official website

County notes

  • Glades County uses VisualGov (taxcertsale.com) for the annual tax certificate sale rather than LienHub.
  • The Clerk's Tax Deed Department handles tax deed sales and links to Lands Available. The reviewed page does not specify the sale format or deposit; confirm these with the Clerk.
  • The Tax Collector and Clerk are both in the Glades County Courthouse at 500 Avenue J in Moore Haven.

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 Glades County, Florida sell tax liens or tax deeds?

Glades 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 Glades County tax certificate sale?

On or before June 1 annually. 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 Glades County hold tax deed sales?

Glades County tax deed sale schedule: As scheduled after a certificate holder applies. 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 Glades County Tax Collector 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 Glades County tax sale list?

The recorded official list reference is at gladesclerk.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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