Can I sell my house if I owe back property taxes in Florida?

Yes. Owing back property taxes does not prevent you from selling your home. ACS Capital Group buys houses for cash with outstanding tax liens. We handle the payoff at closing through the title company — you walk away with whatever equity remains after the taxes are settled.

What happens if I don't pay my property taxes in Florida?

In Florida, unpaid property taxes result in a tax certificate being sold to investors after April 1st of the following year. The investor earns interest on what you owe. If the taxes remain unpaid for two years, the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed sale — meaning your home could be auctioned off to the public.

How long do I have before Florida sells my house for unpaid taxes?

Florida issues a tax certificate after taxes go unpaid past April 1st. After two years from the certificate issuance, the holder can apply for a tax deed sale. The process from application to auction typically takes 3–6 more months. Acting before a tax deed sale is filed protects your equity.

Will selling my house pay off my back taxes?

Yes. When you sell, all outstanding property taxes, liens, and penalties are paid off at closing through the title company before you receive any proceeds. This clears the tax debt completely and stops all future interest and penalties.

Free Offer · No Obligation

Behind on Taxes? Sell for Cash Before the County Acts.

Don't let back taxes cost you the house. Unpaid property taxes in Florida? We buy your house for cash — AS-IS — and pay off the tax lien at closing. You keep the equity. No Repairs | $0 Fees | $0 Commissions | Close in 15 Days

Days to close

24h

Cash offer

Fees & commissions

Family-owned · Licensed in Florida · Helping Florida homeowners since 2018

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Why homeowners choose ACS

Zero repairs

We buy as-is. You don't spend a dollar.

Zero commissions

No agents commissions and closing costs. What we offer is what you get.

24-hour offer

Local rapid analysis. No appraisals needed.

You pick the date

Close in 7 days or 6 months. Your calendar wins.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Tell us about the house

Fill out the form or call us at (689) 407-8670. Our team reviews the property and neighborhood comps.

5-minute walkthrough

A local specialist stops by for a quick look. No appraisals, no formal inspections.

Receive your cash

We make a fair cash offer. You pick the closing date. We close at a trusted local title company.

About us

ACS Capital Group LLC is a local, family owned Real Estate company. We help homeowners sell houses quickly and without hassle. We pay cash for the houses and buy houses in as-is condition. We offer a wide variety of solutions to any real estate problem. We will visit your home for a free 5 minutes walk-through, and then make a fair, market-based offer.

Years buying in Florida

$0M+

Paid to local homeowners

Family-owned & operated

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Traditional agent vs. ACS Capital Group

The numbers your agent doesn't show you in the first meeting.

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Selling with an agent

Selling to ACS

Commissions

~6% of sale

Closing costs

~2% of sale

We cover it

Required appraisal

Yes — subject to bank

None — we pay cash

Avg. days until sold

≈91 days

Immediate offer

Closing date

30–60 days after offer

Your choice

Repairs

Negotiated in inspection

None — as-is

Areas we serve

All of Florida.

We buy houses across 24 counties statewide — urban neighborhoods, suburbs, and rural areas.

Orange County

Orlando · Winter Park · Apopka · Winter Garden · Ocoee · Maitland

Seminole County

Sanford · Altamonte Springs · Oviedo · Lake Mary · Casselberry · Longwood · Winter Springs

Osceola County

Kissimmee · St. Cloud · Celebration · Poinciana · Buena Ventura Lakes

Lake County

Clermont · Leesburg · Mount Dora · Eustis · Tavares · Lady Lake · Minneola

Polk County

Lakeland · Winter Haven · Davenport · Haines City · Bartow · Lake Wales · Auburndale

Volusia County

Daytona Beach · Deltona · DeLand · Port Orange · Ormond Beach · New Smyrna Beach · Orange City

Brevard County

Melbourne · Palm Bay · Titusville · Cocoa · Rockledge · Merritt Island · Viera

Marion County

Ocala · Belleview · Dunnellon · Silver Springs Shores · Summerfield

Hillsborough County

Tampa · Brandon · Riverview · Plant City · Temple Terrace · Sun City Center

Pasco County

New Port Richey · Zephyrhills · Wesley Chapel · Land O' Lakes · Dade City

Hernando County

Spring Hill · Brooksville

Pinellas County

St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Largo · Dunedin · Tarpon Springs · Pinellas Park

St. Johns County

St. Augustine · Ponte Vedra Beach · Fruit Cove · Nocatee

Flagler County

Palm Coast · Flagler Beach · Bunnell

Duval County

Jacksonville · Jacksonville Beach · Atlantic Beach

Miami-Dade County

Miami · Hialeah · Miami Gardens · Kendall · Homestead

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale · Hollywood · Pembroke Pines · Coral Springs

Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach · Boca Raton · Boynton Beach · Delray Beach

Lee County

Cape Coral · Fort Myers · Lehigh Acres

Sarasota County

Sarasota · North Port · Venice

St. Lucie County

Port St. Lucie · Fort Pierce

Alachua County

Gainesville · Alachua · Newberry

Leon County

Tallahassee · Killearn · Bradfordville

Escambia County

Pensacola · Ferry Pass · Warrington

Don't see your area? Just ask.

Verified reviews

Florida homeowners who already sold.

"I inherited my aunt's house in Pine Hills and didn't have time to even clean it. ACS made an offer the same day and closed in 9 days. Everything clean and on paper."

Camilo A.

Pine Hills

"I got transferred to Texas in three weeks. I called three companies; ACS was the only one that showed up at the house the next day and kept their word to the letter."

David T.

Lake Nona

"The house had water damage and two other companies offered laughable prices. ACS was fair, transparent, and paid us in cash in under two weeks."

Janet P.

Apopka

Your questions answered

What Florida homeowners ask when they're behind on taxes.

Call us or fill out the form now. We'll make a fair cash offer within 24 hours and close before the county takes action.

Get My Cash Offer

Can I sell my house if I owe back property taxes?

Yes — and it's often the smartest move you can make. Owing back taxes does not stop you from selling. We buy houses with outstanding tax liens. The taxes, penalties, and interest are paid off at the title company at closing, and you walk away with whatever equity is left.

What happens if I don't pay property taxes in Florida?

After April 1st, the county sells a tax certificate to investors. That investor earns interest on what you owe — meaning your debt grows every day. After two years, they can apply for a tax deed sale and your home could be auctioned off publicly. The sooner you act, the more equity you protect.

How long before the county can sell my house?

Once a tax certificate is issued, the holder can apply for a tax deed sale after 2 years. The auction process then takes another 3–6 months. That sounds like a long time, but interest compounds the whole time — every month you wait costs you more equity.

Will selling pay off my back taxes?

Yes. Every cent of back taxes, liens, penalties, and interest is cleared at the title company when we close. Your tax debt is eliminated completely. You receive whatever is left after taxes and the mortgage are paid.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

Zero repairs. We buy the house exactly as it is — any age, any condition. You don't spend a dollar getting it ready.

How fast can you close?

We typically close in 15 days. If you've received a notice about a pending tax deed application, call us immediately at (689) 407-8670 — we'll move fast to protect your equity.

Do you charge fees or commissions?

Zero. The cash offer we make is what you receive at closing. We cover all closing costs and handle all the paperwork.

Every day, the debt grows — act today

Sell the house. Clear the taxes. Keep your equity.