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Highlands County, FL Tax Deed Sale & Auction 2026

Highlands County has 3 scheduled tax sales on the calendar with 59 properties on the block. Dates come straight from county and auction-platform sources, refreshed daily.

Jul 22
Next Sale
59
Properties On The Block
59
Live Listings Tracked
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Upcoming Highlands County tax sale dates

Sale date Sale type Properties
Wed, Jul 22in 7d Tax Deed 26 View the list →
Wed, Jul 29 Tax Deed 32 View the list →
Wed, Aug 12 Tax Deed 1 View the list →

How Florida tax deed sales work

Highlands County runs its tax sales under Florida state rules: it is a tax deed state with a redemption posture of no post-sale redemption.

Deed issued immediately at sale. No redemption after sale.

FL is a pure deed state — no redemption period. Quiet title action required ($2-5K). Check for municipal liens, code enforcement fines (can exceed $200K), and CDD assessments. IRS has 120 days to redeem. Always check occupancy — eviction costs $1.5-3K.

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Highlands County registration & deposit

Registration deadline
3 full business days before auction (for online deposit)
Deposit
$200 or 5% of highest bid, whichever is greater
Deposit deadline
Online: 3 full business days before auction. Over-the-counter: by 2:00 PM day before auction
Winning-bid payment
By 4:30 PM next business day after sale
Auction platform
realtaxdeed.com

Sourced from county clerk rules — always confirm current requirements with the county before registering.

Highlands County tax sale FAQ

When is the next Highlands County tax deed sale?

The next Highlands County tax deed sale is Jul 22, with 59 properties listed. Dates come straight from the county calendar and update daily.

How many properties are in the Highlands County tax sale list?

59 delinquent properties across 3 scheduled sales, updated daily as the county adds or pulls parcels.

Is Florida a tax lien or tax deed state?

Florida is a tax deed state with a redemption posture of no redemption.

How do I register for the Highlands County tax sale?

For the next sale, registration closes 3 full business days before auction (for online deposit); deposit: $200 or 5% of highest bid, whichever is greater; bidding runs on realtaxdeed.com. Always confirm with the county clerk before registering.

Where can I get the Highlands County delinquent property list?

The current Highlands County list — with deal scores, opening bids, and valuations — is on DeedFlex, updated daily. Preview it free, no card needed to browse.

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Sale dates come from official county sources and can change or be cancelled by the county at any time. Always verify the date, time, location, and registration requirements with the county before bidding. Property counts reflect active listings DeedFlex currently tracks for each sale.