Tax Deeds Sales and Overbids

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is statutorily responsible for conducting Tax Deed Sales and issuing a Tax Deed in the name of the County to the successful high bidder at a sale.

Tax Deed Sales and the issuance of Tax Deeds are governed by Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

The procedure involves a Tax Certificate Holder applying for a Tax Deed through the Tax Collector. (Tax Certificates are sold to collect delinquent taxes).

There is no case filed in court and no court order is issued for the Clerk to conduct a Tax Deed Sale.

Gulf County Clerk of Court presents the information on this web site as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate. Gulf County Clerk of Court makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. Assessing accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. The user is advised to search all possible spelling variations of proper names, in order to maximize search results.

Gulf County Clerk of Court shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein.

All properties sold at a tax deed sale qualify under “buyer beware”.  The purchase of a Tax Deed does not warrant or guarantee clear and marketable title. The Property Information Report received by Gulf County Clerk of Court is only a brief record search for general information purposes. Additional information can be found in our notice To All Parties Participating in Tax Deed Auctions.

Current Tax Deed Sales and Surplus Funds as of  December 8, 2020.

Tax Deed Sales Auctions will be held in 30-Minute increments starting at 10:00 AM EST.

Auctions will continue until all scheduled auctions are completed.   

Due to COVID-19, ALL participants are required to wear a Face Mask and Social Distance.

Auctions are limited to those individuals who will actively participate in the auction.