 
What this Month Brings:
FWC announces 2010-2011 hunting season dates and bag limits- Read more
Deer Hunters will need new permit this season: Beginning with the upcoming 2010-2011 hunting season, anyone hunting deer in Florida will need a deer permit. The new permit costs $5 and is available now for purchase. Read more
Hunting Permits and License Fees:
Effective July 1, 2010 - Read more
Alligator Hunters Must Resubmit Applications:
The alligator hunt applications submitted for Phase I may not have been recorded correctly. Read more
Sportsmen save money if they buy early:
There will be an increase in the cost of some of Florida’s hunting and saltwater fishing permits, beginning July 1. If sportsmen act now, however, they can beat the price increase. Read more
State Legislative Elected Officials Representing
Seminole County Residents::The 2009 Florida Legislature had a challenging task of balancing the State of Florida 2009/10 Annual Budget. It passed on May 8, 2009, included significant increases to motor vehicle and driver license user fees effective September 1, 2009, and was signed by the Governor. Read more
Website Alert – Vessel Titling and Registration
The 2009 Florida Legislature amended statutory language relating to vessel titling and registration. Read more
New laws aimed at boating safety and protecting natural resources are in effect. Read more
Changes to Hunting Permits Process:
There are several changes to the hunting permits process this
year. Current information
is available at myfwc.com.
Lake Mary Branch Now Open:
We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest branch office, which also offers select driver license renewal services. Read more |
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Delinquent Property Taxes
Real Estate taxes become delinquent on April 1st of each year. After real estate taxes have become delinquent, they are advertised in a local newspaper and the advertising and collection cost is added proportionately to each delinquent tax bill.
On or before June 1st, the Tax Collector must conduct a tax certificate sale for unpaid taxes on each parcel of property. The sale is operated on a competitive bid basis with interest bids beginning at 18% and progressing downward. When a certificate is sold against a piece of property, the successful bidder pays the delinquent taxes on that property and holds a certificate which constitutes a first lien against the property.
To redeem the certificate, the owner of the property must pay the Tax Collector the delinquent taxes plus accrued interest, advertising cost, and fees. The Tax Collector will reimburse the certificate holder all monies due and the property will be free of that tax lien.
If the tax certificate is not redeemed within two years, the certificate holder may file a tax deed application with the Tax Collector. The property owner is notified of this action and, if the taxes are not paid, the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court conducts a public auction and sells the property to the highest bidder.
