Beginning on or before June 1, the Tax Collector is required by law to hold a Tax Certificate Sale. The tax certificate represents a lien for unpaid real estate property taxes. The amount of the certificate is the sum of the unpaid real estate taxes and the non-ad valorem assessment, interest, advertising costs and fees.

A tax certificate represents a first lien that is offered to the investor who will accept the lowest interest rate. The purchase of a tax certificate does not entitle the investor to the property. Florida law prohibits investors from contacting property owners for a two-year period.

The annual tax certificate sale was held on June 1.

To find out the status of a Tax Deed Sale visit the Clerk of Courts website.

Delinquent tax payment methods
Make your payment (in U.S. funds from a U.S. bank) payable to: 
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector
200 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128

Funds must be available for immediate withdrawal
Taxes are not paid until your funds are approved by the bank.
 

Pay delinquent taxes online. Pay by credit card, debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.39 percent (minimum $1.95) will apply to each transaction. We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If you are experiencing any online payment technical problem, call our online payment vendor, Grant Street Group’s Help Desk at 877-818-4323.

Eastern Standard time applies to online payment deadlines.

Pay delinquent taxes by mail, we accept cashier checks, money orders or certified funds. Write your folio and phone number on your check and mail your payment to Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33128. Do not mail cash. Postmarks will not be honored for delinquent taxes.

Pay delinquent taxes in person, we accept cashier checks, money orders, certified funds, cash, credit card, debit card, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay. If paying by credit card, debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay, a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.39 percent (minimum $1.95) will apply to each transaction. We accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards. If you are paying $10,000 or more in cash and/or money order, your Social Security card and a valid ID (passport or U.S.-issued driver's license) are required.