Tax Deed Application

The holder of an unredeemed certificate may apply for a tax deed after two years have elapsed since April 1 of the year of issuance and before the expiration of seven years from the date of issuance.

The tax deed applicant must submit a signed application, pay the Tax Collector the costs and fees required for making application, and the amounts required for redemption or purchase of all other outstanding certificates covering the land. This must be done using certified U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank:

• Cash
• Certified check
• Cashier’s check
• Money order

A tax deed application is not considered complete until all application costs and fees, including redemption fees, have been paid.

Upon receipt of a completed tax deed application, the Tax Collector will forward an  Ownership and Encumbrance report to the Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court who will administer the sale of the property.

The tax deed applicant is not guaranteed title to the property.

The Clerk of Circuit Court conducts tax deed auctions online. Information on upcoming sales and how to participate in Tax Deed Auctions may be found by visiting www.lee.realtaxdeed.com.