Lee County, Florida Tax Sale 2026
Lee County, Florida has announced its next tax sale for May 2026 (started May 4, 16 bidding days -- not independently reconfirmed on the county's own platform page), but has not yet posted the specific day.
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| Status | Month confirmed, day pending |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | May 2026 (started May 4, 16 bidding days -- not independently reconfirmed on the county's own platform page) |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax lien certificate |
| Platform | LienHub |
| Last verified | 2026-07-15 |
Lee County at a glance
Lee County is holding surplus funds from past tax deed sales
622 verified records totaling $10,251,308, taken from the county's own report dated 2026-08-04. Former owners can check whether they are owed money, free, at the Lee County surplus funds list.
Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.
This is one tracked sale cycle. For Lee County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Lee County tax sale hub.
What this page shows: Lee County's own office has announced the month but not yet a specific day. We show exactly what they've confirmed — nothing more. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Expected (month confirmed): May 2026 (started May 4, 16 bidding days -- not independently reconfirmed on the county's own platform page)
Time: Online, runs across the bidding-day window.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Not stated by the official source.
Statutory basis
Fla. Stat. Ch. 197 (Sec. 197.432, 197.472, 197.502, 197.542)
Tax certificate sales (liens) and tax deed sales (auctions of unredeemed certificates) are both authorized under Ch. 197; deed sale timing is set per-case by each Clerk of Court, not a fixed statewide calendar date.
Sources — verified 2026-07-15
Lee County tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Lee County, Florida tax sale?
Lee County, Florida has announced May 2026 (started May 4, 16 bidding days -- not independently reconfirmed on the county's own platform page), but the specific day is not yet posted. We show only what the county has confirmed.
What platform does the Lee County tax sale use?
Lee County, Florida runs its lien sale via LienHub. Online bid-down auction from 18%, 0.25% increments.
What is the redemption period and rate in Lee County, Florida?
Deed-eligible 2 years from April 1 of issuance; must apply before the 7-year expiration (Fla. Stat. 197.482). Rate/premium: 18% per annum; redemption within 60 days pays face value + $6.25, after day 61 accrued interest applies
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