List of Lands Available
Real property that is offered for sale at a Tax Deed Auction and does not sell may be placed on the List of Lands Available for purchase by the public.
How long do unsold auction properties remain on the List of Lands Available?
Properties remain on the list for up to three years and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
What happens to a property that remains unsold after three years?
If no one purchases the property after three years, then ownership automatically transfers to Sarasota County through an escheatment process.
How do I purchase property from the List of Lands Available?
Email the Clerk and Comptroller's Tax Deed Department to inquire about the current cost of purchasing property on the List of Lands Available.
The total cost will include:
- Opening bid at the time of the auction (past due taxes, plus the costs required to bring the property to sale and one-half of the assessed value, pursuant to F.S. 197.502(6)(c), if homestead exempt;
- All taxes incurred since the auction; and
- Costs to issue and record the Tax Deed, including documentary stamps
What forms of payment are accepted when purchasing property off the List of Lands Available?
| Cash |
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| Cashier's Check |
- Make payable to Sarasota Clerk and Comptroller.
- Deliver to Clerk and Comptroller's Office
- Check hours & locations
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| Wire Transfer |
- Initiate at your bank.
- Allow 48 hours for funds availability.
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What happens after my payment for the land is received by the Clerk’s Office?
Upon receipt of full payment and deed information, the Clerk’s Office will:
- Issue a Tax Deed, indicating the change in property ownership
- Record the Tax Deed into Sarasota County’s Official Records
- Notify the county Property Appraiser and Tax Collector of the change in property ownership; and
- Mail the original Tax Deed to you after the document has been recorded
How do I obtain additional copies of the original Tax Deed?
Additional copies can be obtained by searching Sarasota County Official Records by the new owner’s name.
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