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Pinellas County, Florida Tax Sale 2026

Pinellas County, Florida has announced its next tax sale for May 2026 (started May 15, 16 bidding days), but has not yet posted the specific day.

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StatusMonth confirmed, day pending
Next possible dateMay 2026 (started May 15, 16 bidding days)
Property listNot confirmed / not yet posted
Sale typeTax lien certificate
PlatformLienHub
Last verified2026-07-15

Pinellas County at a glance

Median home value
$284,300
US Census ACS
Median gross rent
$1,389/mo
US Census ACS
Vacancy rate
18.9%
69.0% owner-occupied
Population
959,918
+1.1% over 5 years
Median real-estate taxes
$2,159/yr
US Census ACS

Pinellas County is holding surplus funds from past tax deed sales

16 verified records totaling $1,449,986, taken from the county's own report dated 2026-08-04. Former owners can check whether they are owed money, free, at the Pinellas 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 Pinellas County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Pinellas County tax sale hub.

What this page shows: Pinellas 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 15, 16 bidding days)

Time: Online, runs across the bidding-day window.

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Property list

Sale type
lien
Auction platform
LienHub
Bidding method
Online reverse (bid-down) auction from 18%, on or before June 1 statutory deadline (Fla. Stat. 197.432).
Statutory maximum rate
18% per annum; a 3% mandatory delinquency surcharge is added April 1 separately from the bid rate
Redemption period
2 years from issuance before a deed application may be filed (Fla. Stat. 197.502).
Deposit requirement
Not stated by the official source.

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.

Pinellas County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Pinellas County, Florida tax sale?

Pinellas County, Florida has announced May 2026 (started May 15, 16 bidding days), but the specific day is not yet posted. We show only what the county has confirmed.

What platform does the Pinellas County tax sale use?

Pinellas County, Florida runs its lien sale via LienHub. Online reverse (bid-down) auction from 18%, on or before June 1 statutory deadline (Fla. Stat. 197.432).

What is the redemption period and rate in Pinellas County, Florida?

2 years from issuance before a deed application may be filed (Fla. Stat. 197.502). Rate/premium: 18% per annum; a 3% mandatory delinquency surcharge is added April 1 separately from the bid rate

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