Joseph (Joe) W. Gilliam
Clerk of the Circuit Court
“A Public Office is A Public Trust”
A Guide to Tax Deed Sales
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is statutorily responsible for conducting Tax Deed Sales and issuing Tax Dees in the name of the county to the successful high bidders 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.
FAQS
What are Tax Deed Sales?
Tax Deed Sales deal with the selling of property that is delinquent in taxes. A Tax Deed Sale occurs after an owner of a Tax Certificate had been held for the statutory period.
When and where are Tax Deed Sales held?
Tax Deed Sales are generally held on a Tuesday as advertised in the Gilchrist County
Journal. The sale takes place at 11:00 a.m. at the south entrance of the
Gilchrist County Courthouse, which is located at
Where can I find out about upcoming sales?
The Clerk advertises Tax Deed Sales for four consecutive weeks. The first publication is at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the sale. We advertise in the Gilchrist County Journal. We also list Tax Deed Sales on our Web Site. Please click on the link below for the current list of lands for sale.
Call (352) 463-3170 for verification before attending.
What are some things that I should know before the sale?
There is no pre-registration required in order to participate in the bidding. You or a representative must be physically present at the sale to bid on the property. However, we recommend that you research the property and familiarize yourself with it as there may be liens remaining on the property. Tax Deed Sales are not for the uninformed.
What happens if I am the successful bidder for property?
A down payment must be made at the time of the sale. The amount if $200.00 and is non-refundable. Payment must be made in full within 24 hours from the advertised of the sale. Payments must be made in cash or cashiers check. If payment is not received as required, it will be re-advertised and placed up for auction at the next scheduled sale. If payment has been received as required, a Tax Deed will be recorded and mailed to you. (If proper payment is not received on time, the Clerk has the right not to recognize any bids by you at subsequent sales).