While digital platforms are convenient, nothing compares to seeing your competitors and the excitement of live bidding.

Live bidding eliminates the risks of online technical and/or platform glitches, slow internet or the loss of internet service and gains strategic benefits – like reading the competition and reacting in real-time; thus, allowing you to secure properties for your portfolio at the best possible value. 

All auctions will take place in the front lobby of the Courthouse in Port St. Joe, Florida. Auction dates and times will be posted appropriately according to Florida statute. Interested parties are encouraged to check Gulf County Clerk’s official website for a list of scheduled auctions.

The Clerk’s Office will not maintain escrow accounts. Any bidder currently having an escrow account balance will be issued a refund. Therefore, please remember to bring cash or certified funds for your five (5) percent winning bid deposit. You will not be allowed to leave the courthouse to obtain these funds.

We anticipate auctions to resume in August 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING. 

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 website 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 the accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. The user is advised to search all possible spelling variations of proper names 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 a clear and marketable title. The Property Information Report received by the Gulf County Clerk of Court is only a brief record search for general information purposes. Additional information can be found in our notice, Tax Deed Sale – Electronic Tax Deed Sales Procedures.

Current Tax Deed Sales and Surplus Funds as of  June 23, 2026 @ 5:16 PM

Tax Deed Sales Auctions will be held online starting at 11:00 AM EST.

Auctions will continue until all scheduled auctions are completed.