Tax liens in Polk County, Florida

LienDeed tracks 423,166 parcels here, 3,938 of them delinquent. Data last updated Oct 8, 2026.

Delinquent parcels
3,938
Median assessed value
$115,202
Certificates on record
181,263
Redeemed
90.9%
Median winning rate
10.75%

Tax sale rules

Sale type
Tax lien
Interest
18.00
Basis
annual
Bidding
bid_down_rate
Redemption period
24 months
Over the counter
Available
  • Minimum 5% return on redemption unless the bid was 0% (s. 197.472)
  • County-held certificates are sold over the counter (s. 197.4725)

Calendar

DateEventNote
Nov 1, 2026Bill Issueds. 197.322
Mar 31, 2027Installment Dues. 197.333
Apr 1, 2027Delinquents. 197.333
May 1, 2027Advertisings. 197.402: advertised once a week for three weeks before the sale
May 26, 2027Sales. 197.432: completed by June 1; counties set the dates

Largest delinquent parcels

ParcelAddressAssessedAmount dueYears
272805-000000-031020—$2,650,512$74,0771
272731-000000-042070—$1,480,136$63,0691
252714-000000-042010—$3,295,785$57,6451
252632-000000-023070—$347,393$48,29210
272721-753000-000320—$5,986$41,7936
272612-703512-000020—$2,728,612$38,5781
262816-538300-002180—$54,064$37,58810
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