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Lafayette County, FL tax sales

Tax Sale Atlas maps the Lafayette 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.

Lafayette County, Florida sells both tax lien certificates and tax deeds. The County Tax Collector runs the certificate sale (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 Mayo, under F.S. Chapter 197.

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

Next sale
Annual sale on or before June 1; confirm the current notice
Registration
The Clerk publishes an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section.
County office
(386) 294-1961
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Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. As scheduled and noticed

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

Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit 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 Lafayette County sells delinquent taxes

Tax certificate sale (lien)

Run by
Lafayette County Tax Collector
Frequency
annual
Typical timing
Annual sale on or before June 1; confirm the current notice
Registration
The Collector describes annual reverse bidding starting at 18 percent.
Next expected
on or about June 1, 2027 (window; exact date posts closer to the sale)
Sale list
Current delinquent-tax and certificate sale information
Registration and deposit

The Collector describes annual reverse bidding starting at 18 percent. Contact its office at 386-294-1961 to confirm the current auction provider, registration, deposits and payment deadlines.

Sale format and venue
Most Florida counties run the certificate sale online. Confirm the exact platform and list on the county Tax Collector page.
Source: Lafayette Tax Collector - Tax Information· Verified Oct 3, 2026

Tax deed sale

Run by
Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Frequency
As scheduled and noticed
Registration
The Clerk publishes an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section.
Sale list
Current tax deed sale information
Registration and deposit

The Clerk publishes an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section. Call 386-294-1600 to confirm the current notice, auction location, bidder deposits, accepted funds and final-payment deadline before attending.

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: Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Tax Deed Sales· Verified Oct 3, 2026

Lafayette County tax sale list and auction calendar

For Lafayette 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 Current tax deed sale information 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 publishes an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section. Full requirements are in the sale card above.

  3. Sale day

    Annual sale on or before June 1; confirm the current notice The auction platform is still being verified. Confirm the next sale date and registration window with the Lafayette County Tax Collector before you bid.

  4. Confirm with the office

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

Before you bid in Lafayette County

  1. Confirm the parcel list before pricing

    Open Current tax deed sale information. 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 publishes an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section. Call 386-294-1600 to confirm the current notice, auction location, bidder deposits, accepted funds and final-payment deadline before attending.

  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

Ask the Tax Collector about eligible county-held certificates. Lands Available listing follows the no-bid and certificate-holder payment conditions in F.S. 197.502 and 197.542. Ask the county’s tax-deed sale office for the current list and purchase amount; this statewide reference does not confirm current county inventory.

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)

Lafayette County Tax Collector

(386) 294-1961

120 West Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066 (mailing PO Box 96, Mayo, FL 32066)

Official website

Clerk of the Circuit Court (runs the deed sale)

Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

(386) 294-1600

PO Box 88, Mayo, FL 32066

Official website

County notes

  • The Collector’s current tax information describes an annual reverse-interest certificate sale; confirm its provider and schedule with the office.
  • The Clerk’s current tax deed page has an Upcoming Tax Deed Sales section and lists 386-294-1600.
  • The Collector’s street address is 120 West Main Street; its mailing address is P.O. Box 96. Clerk mail goes to P.O. Box 88.

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 Lafayette County, Florida sell tax liens or tax deeds?

Lafayette 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 Lafayette County tax certificate sale?

Annual sale on or before June 1; confirm the current notice. Always confirm the exact date with the County Tax Collector before the sale.

How often does Lafayette County hold tax deed sales?

Lafayette County tax deed sale schedule: As scheduled and noticed. 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County tax sale list?

The recorded official list reference is at lafayetteclerk.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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