When is the Hillsborough County tax deed sale on October 15, 2026?

Hillsborough County tax deed sales are held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. online. Notices of Application for Tax Deed published for this cycle state that listed properties will be sold to the highest bidder on 10/15/2026 online at www.hillsborough.realtaxdeed.com unless redeemed according to law.

What deposit and payment rules apply?

Per the Hillsborough County Clerk, bidders must post a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, prior to bidding. Payment in full, including documentary stamps and recording fees, must be made by 10 a.m. the next business day.

Is a tax deed a clear title?

No. The Clerk states that properties should be researched before bidding and that it is important to understand what you are purchasing and whether liens may remain. Tax deed sales are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 197. This page is informational research context only, not legal advice.

Upcoming county auction

Hillsborough County, Florida tax deed sale: October 15, 2026

Online auction Thursday, October 15, 2026. Notices of Application for Tax Deed state listed parcels sell to the highest bidder at www.hillsborough.realtaxdeed.com unless redeemed first.¹

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Sale facts (sourced)

County: Hillsborough County, Florida
Sale date on published notices: October 15, 2026 (10/15/2026)¹
Usual sale time (Clerk FAQ): Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. online²
Auction site: hillsborough.realtaxdeed.com¹²
Conducted by: Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Victor D. Crist named on the published notices)¹²
Statute: Florida Statute Chapter 197²

Parcel lists change when owners redeem. Always re-check the Clerk list and RealAuction calendar on sale day.

Bidder rules from the Clerk

Research properties before bidding. The Clerk does not advise on tax deed sales and lists folio numbers, not structure condition.²
Deposit before bidding: 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater (nonrefundable).²
Full payment, including documentary stamps and recording fees, is due by 10:00 a.m. the next business day (online, or cash/cashier’s check to the Clerk).²
If full payment is not made, the Clerk cancels bids, re-advertises, and applies the deposit to costs; remaining funds may apply to the opening bid.²

Example certificates advertised for 10/15/2026

These examples come from a published Notice of Application for Tax Deed bundle (publication date 2026-09-25). Each notice says the property will be sold on 10/15/2026 online at www.hillsborough.realtaxdeed.com unless redeemed according to law.¹ Status can change; verify live on the Clerk and auction sites.

File / folio	Certificate	Assessed name (as published)
File 2026-692	2024/4391	ADRIMAR LLC
Folio 0335070100 · File 2026-693	2024/2732	KENNETH MOIR CORRELL
Folio 0810230300 · File 2026-694	2024/9300	CRAIG YOUNG
File 2026-697	2024/8449	ALYSSA HOBBS; ASHLEY HOBBS
Folio 0415750000	2024/4341	HNC PROPERTIES LLC
Folio 0121000100 · File 2026-708	2024/1082	Estate / trust names as published

More certificates appear in the same notice set. Treat this table as a research starting list, not a live inventory.

Research before you bid

The Clerk states tax deed sales are not for the uninformed and that remaining liens may affect what you buy.² A Tax Deed Due Diligence Research Pack organizes cited public-record information for one US property into a PDF so you can review it before sale day.

$149 per property · research only · emailed PDF
Footnoted sources; material facts without an establishing source are marked NOT VERIFIED
Not an appraisal, title search, legal opinion, or bid recommendation

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Official links

Footnotes / sources

Florida Public Notices, Notice of Application for Tax Deed (publication date 2026-09-25), stating sale on (10/15/2026) online at www.hillsborough.realtaxdeed.com unless redeemed; Clerk named Victor D. Crist. https://floridapublicnotices.com/notices/11669671
Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Tax Deed Sales FAQ: sales on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. online at RealAuction; deposit 5% or $200; full payment by 10 a.m. next business day; research before bidding; Florida Statute 197. https://www.hillsclerk.com/taxdeeds

INFORMATION AND RESEARCH PRODUCT ONLY. This page summarizes public sources for investors researching an upcoming sale. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Joshua Israel Ventures LLC does not conduct the auction and does not guarantee title.