Files
Files for each property scheduled for tax deed sale are available for review
at the Clerk’s office located in the East Pasco Government Center, 14236 Sixth Street,
Suite 201, Dade City, during normal business hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through
Friday, EXCEPT the day of the sale.
Advertisement
Each parcel is advertised four (4) consecutive weeks prior to sale in the West Pasco
Press. For distribution information, call the West Pasco Press at (727) 815-1011.
Payment
A $200 nonrefundable cash deposit, by the high bidder must be made at the time
of the sale, pursuant to
Florida Statute 197.542(2). Properties for which the deposit is not immediately
paid by the high bidder shall be re-offered and sold the same day, before the conclusion
of the Tax Deed sale. The high bidder must produce a photo ID when making the deposit.
Full payment by the successful bidder must be made within twenty-four (24) hours of the
advertised time of sale and before any redemption occurs. Successful bidders are
strongly encouraged to make payment by 2:00pm on the day of the sale in order to
ensure the recording of the Tax Deed on the date of sale.
No personal checks will be accepted for the payment of bids on
auctioned property. Payment must be made in cash, cashier's check, bank draft or money
order in US currency and made payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court.
No personal checks will be accepted for the purchase of property.
However, the recording fee and documentary taxes may be paid by personal check drawn on
an in-state bank.
Liens
The Clerk is prohibited by law from providing legal advice and/or opinions
concerning the real estate properties sold at auction. When conducting a Tax
Deed sale, the Clerk of the Circuit Court is merely performing its statutory function
and therefore makes no representations or warranties as to the status of the title or the
status of any liens on the property. If you have any legal questions regarding the bid
process, title to the property, liens affecting the property, or any other matters related
to the tax deed sale, you should consult at attorney. In general, tax deed sales are
governed and administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in accordance with
Florida Statute 197. These statute books are available to the public for viewing at
the Pasco County Law library or online at
www.leg.state.fl.state.
EACH SALE IS BASED SOLELY ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON THE CURRENT TAX ROLL AND IN
NO WAY INVOLVES REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE STATUS OF THE TITLE TO
THE LAND OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY.
Information on Properties
No legal or real estate opinions will be given by the Office of the Clerk of
Circuit Court regarding the properties offered for sale. It is recommended that the
properties be thoroughly researched prior to the sale. If you have any legal questions
regarding title to the property, liens affecting the property or any other matters
related to the tax deed sale, you should consult an attorney.
Bid Registration
Bidders must register with the Clerk. Registration will begin at 9:30am on the day
of the tax deed sale in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court located in the
East Pasco Government Center, 14236 Sixth Street, Suite 201, Dade City.
Conduct at Sale
Those in attendance of the tax deed sale shall refrain from interrupting the sale. Use
of cell phones, talking, eating or any behavior that distracts others from the sale is
prohibited.
After the Sale
When the entire bid amount is presented, tax deeds will be prepared in the adjoining
office.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FLORIDA
STATUTE 197.542(2) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE’S RULES AND REGULATIONS 12D-13.63(8):
THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO RECOGNIZE THE BID OF
ANY PERSON WHO HAS PREVIOUSLY BID AND REFUSED FOR WHATEVER REASON TO HONOR SUCH
BID.
The Clerk's Office reserves the right to revise this Bidder's Information Sheet at
any time as it deems appropriate..
