Out-of-state registration certificates and numbers for vessels owned by military personnel on active duty in Florida are valid in Florida until their expiration date. Then they must be registered and titled in Florida in order to be operated on state waters.
Yes. All vessels operated on Florida waters must have a registration officially assigned to it and be displayed on the vessel. The purchaser of a vessel has 30 days in which to apply for registration and title. During this 30-day grace period, the owner is required to have aboard the vessel a bill of sale with proof of the date of purchase. Florida recognizes valid registration certificates and numbers issued to visiting boaters for a period of 90 days. An owner who intends to use a vessel in Florida longer than 90 days, must register it. However, the out-of-state registration number may be retained if the owner plans to return to his home state within a reasonable period of time.
To register your vessel, visit your local tax collector's office with proof of ownership and identification. Fees vary based on vessel type and size; check with your local office for specifics.
Owners have 30 days from the date of purchase to register their vessel in Florida.
If your vessel is registered in another state and will be used temporarily in Florida for less than 90 days, registration is typically not required.
Non-motorized vessels less than 16 feet, such as canoes or kayaks, are generally not required to be registered or titled in Florida.
For information on vessel safety equipment requirements, contact the U.S. Coast Guard or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A certificate of title proves ownership and is required for selling, transferring, or registering your vessel in Florida.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s office does not issue a business tax receipt with the description of Handyman. Florida State Law requires certain construction work to be performed only by a licensed contractor. If a handyman is not a licensed contractor, he/she may only do certain non-structural tasks. While most of the work performed in this category may require a state license, there are some tasks which do not necessitate a license such as: • Pressure Washing • Small Appliance Repair • Carpet Installation • Vinyl Flooring Installation. For more details on the requirements for construction related work, please contact the Construction Industry Licensing Board
Yes. Some Business Tax Accounts can be paid online. Click here to look up your business tax account.
Yes, handymen may need a business tax receipt based on their services and location.
Yes, online payment options are available.
You may need a separate county business tax receipt.
You can update your address or business name through the tax office.
Contact the tax office to request a duplicate.
You can find the application on the tax collector's website.
Visit the tax office website to complete online registration.
Notify the tax office about your closed business.
Yes, if you're doing business in Hillsborough, you may need a license.
This fee may apply to businesses handling hazardous materials.
Apply in person or by mail with a completed application form and physician certification.
Permanent permits renew every four years; some may require updated documentation.
Contact your local tax collector's office for replacement procedures.
Florida law limits temporary placards to a maximum of 6 months, regardless of certification length.
Exceptions may apply; check specific eligibility requirements.
Yes, in most cases, a motorcycle endorsement is required.
Visit the tax collector's office or contact the DMV for instructions.
Complete the required course and visit the tax office for processing.
Florida allows renewals up to 18 months in advance.
Contact the issuing office for assistance.
No, Florida law requires surrendering your previous license.
Bring proof of identity, Social Security, and two proofs of address.
Retesting may be required based on the time lapsed.
No grace period; driving with an expired license is illegal.
Utility bills, bank statements, or lease agreements are acceptable.
Use alternative documents like a certification of address from a resident.
Bring proof of identity, Social Security, and two proofs of address.
Contact the office to discuss temporary options or extensions.
Pass required tests, complete ID verification, and provide proof of residency.
Visit the Social Security Administration office or apply online.
Access it online or pick it up at the tax collector's office.
Check locations offering road tests; appointments may be required.
Eligibility restrictions may apply; contact support for details.
Military IDs are not compliant with Real ID verification requirements.
Medical certification ensures compliance with federal safety standards.
It's required to verify name changes for Real ID compliance.
Real ID standards mandate strict documentation for identity verification.
Current photos ensure accurate identification.
This fee covers local processing services.
Typically, no, unless your information has changed or Real ID compliance is incomplete.
Yes, Florida offers lifetime and 5-year fishing licenses. Check eligibility and fees at your local tax collector's office.
You can renew your fishing license online, at a tax collector's office, or at an authorized retailer.
To fish in Florida, you must obtain the appropriate saltwater or freshwater fishing license. Additional permits may be required for certain species.
No, Florida residents aged 65 or older are exempt from fishing license requirements but must carry proof of residency and age.
Yes, property owners in Florida may be eligible for a resident fishing license if they meet specific criteria.
Vessel license fees vary depending on the type of vessel and its passenger capacity. Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for details.
You must provide proof of vessel registration, passenger capacity, and pay the applicable fees. Additional permits may be required.
The Mini Lobster season typically occurs during the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. Check local regulations for updates.
Fishing licenses are available online, at tax collector offices, and at authorized retailers like bait and tackle shops.
Anyone aged 16 to 64 must have a fishing license to fish in Florida waters unless exempt due to residency, age, or disability.
Yes, Florida offers lifetime and 5-year hunting licenses. Visit your local tax collector's office or apply online.
First-time hunters must complete a state-approved hunter safety course. Obtain the necessary hunting license and permits before participating.
No, Florida residents aged 65 or older are exempt from hunting license requirements but must carry proof of age and residency.
Maps are available online at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website or through local offices.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass a state-approved hunter safety course to obtain a hunting license in Florida.
You may find Hunting and Fishing regulations in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
The Military Gold Sportsman's License is a license for active duty and retired members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Armed Forces Reserve, the Florida National Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Coast Guard Reserve who are stationed in Florida or claim Florida as their primary residence. For more information, please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
Florida residents 65 years of age and older are exempt from recreational hunting, freshwater fishing, or saltwater fishing licenses, as well as Florida waterfowl, migratory bird, deer, turkey, snook, spiny lobster, archery, crossbow, muzzleloading, and management area permit requirements (the exemptions may not apply to federal duck stamp requirements). You must carry your Florida driver's license, or proof of age and residency. Please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website for more information.
Hunting and Fishing license fees vary depending on the type of license and permits. You may find basic information in our Fishing and Hunting Licenses webpage.
Are you looking for a hunting/fishing license for people with disabilities? You may find all the information you need at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website.
Business owners who live in Miami-Dade County and are 65 years old or older, or disabled, may be exempt from paying a business tax. However, a business tax receipt will be required to operate a business. To qualify for the exemption, the business owner must have no more than one employee or helper and use their own capital, with no more than $1,000 invested in starting the business.
Yes, you may submit your application online for a new local business tax receipt, and renew or make changes to an existing one, using our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector BTExpress page. Once you have completed the application and the steps listed in our follow-up email confirmation (check your junk/spam folder if you cannot find it), please allow 3-5 business days for us to review and respond to you. After your account has been established or updated, you will be able to use BTExpress to complete most business tax transactions online.
Most businesses located in Miami-Dade County are required to pay local business taxes. You may apply online through our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector BTExpress webpage, or submit a new account application for our review including a description of the kind of business you operate.
You may request the closure of your Miami-Dade County business tax account through e-mail or mailed letter. Please do not forget to notify the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser if you have a tangible personal property tax account for the business' furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc.
You must transfer your old business tax receipt anytime you move to a new location, change your business name, or change business ownership. A business tax receipt may not be transferred to a new owner if the receipt is for an individual professional, contractor, or insurance adjuster. Any business wishing to transfer a business tax receipt must submit a request through e-mail, mail, or in person at one of the Office of the Tax Collector branch offices.
Depending on the type of business or profession, and the location of your business, you may also need a city business tax receipt and/or a state license.
Sales tax collected by a business is reported and remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
If you are a business owner and need help reporting your collected sales tax or obtaining a resale certificate, please visit the Florida Department of Revenue website or call (850) 488-6800.
Information about business tax receipts can be found at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Local Business Tax Receipt webpage.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector accepts the following payment methods: online, in person, or by mail.
Pay online using check, credit card, or debit card at our website.
Pay in person using check, cashier check, money order, certified funds, cash, credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay.
Pay by mail (please do mail cash) using a check. Write your folio and phone number on your check (do not write any sensitive information on the check). Checks must be payable to Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, in U.S. funds, and drawn on a U.S. bank. Discounts, when applicable, are determined by the postmark date. Our mailing address is:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector
200 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
Yes, mobile homes require titles similar to vehicles.
Yes, annual registration is required regardless of land ownership.
No, paying delinquent taxes alone does not transfer ownership rights.
Yes, registration decals are not transferable with ownership changes.
You receive separate bills for property taxes and registration fees.
Effective 10/01/2020, the registration of trucks weighing from 5,001 pounds to 8,000 pounds expires on the owner's birthday. If the vehicle is registered to more than one person, the birthday of the person whose name is listed first on the title and registration shall be used to determine the expiration date of the registration. If you have any additional questions, please call us (305) 375-5448.
One tax-free Disabled Veteran Wheelchair or Disabled Veteran license plate can be issued to each disabled Veteran. You will need to provide a valid Disabled Veterans identification card, or a Summary of Benefits letter issued by Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% service-connected disability. For additional information, please contact our office at (305) 375-5448.
You may find information on how to title a homemade vessel at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Vessel Title and Registrations webpage.
A $225 fee will be imposed upon the initial application for registration, unless the vehicle being registered is a replacement for a vehicle that has been disposed of in the same category of vehicle. Rates and initial fee information can be found at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
You may find general information on low-speed vehicles by visiting the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
VIN verifications that are needed for your transaction may be completed in any of our branch offices, and you will need to bring the vehicle. Out of country vehicles, vessels, and trailers must be inspected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles before visiting the Office of the Tax Collector.
You may order a duplicate registration online using the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles MyDMV Portal, and have it mailed to you.
If you renewed your registration online or by mail and did not receive your renewed registration within 7-10 days, you may apply for a replacement registration. If your registration was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may also apply for a replacement registration.
Registration and title fees vary depending on the situation. You may find basic information at our website.
Proof of Florida insurance coverage is required for most motor vehicle registration transactions. You may find more information about insurance requirements in the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. If your insurance information has changed, you may be able to update it on their website using the MyDMV Portal webpage.
You may order your electronic title online at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website and have it mailed to you, or you may have it printed for same-day-pickup at one of our branch offices (this is the form that you need to bring to request a duplicate title.
No, a license plate cannot be given or transferred to someone else. Section 320.0609(1)(a), Florida Statutes requires that the registration license plate and certificate of registration shall be issued to and remain in the name of the owner of the vehicle registered.
You are required to surrender/cancel your Florida license plate before you cancel your Florida insurance coverage.
Please visit our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website for information on purchasing a temporary license plate. Once you have determined you meet the eligibility requirements for a temporary tag, you will need to visit one of our branch offices.
This is the Application for Registration of an Antique Vehicle that you may use. For specific information on antique license plates, please contact us at (305) 375-5448.
Registrations expire at midnight on the day of the owner’s birthday, except for mobile homes or commercial vehicles. Check your options for using a convenient method to renew by visiting our website.
Each applicant, or their appointed representative by a power of attorney, must be present to sign an application for title/registration. This is the Power of Attorney form that may be needed. If you are the appointed representative by power of attorney, the original signed appointment or a certified copy of the original must be presented at the time of application.
Stolen license plates or decals should be reported stolen to the local law enforcement office. You may visit our website for details regarding mailing your request for replacement, or visit one of our branch offices for assistance.
Requests for insurance information of a vehicle that was involved in an accident can be made to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles using this form.
This is the HSMV 83146 form that you may download and print to apply for a replacement license plate, decal, or parking permit.
A title brand is an official designation made by a state agency which may indicate if a vehicle has sustained damage or may be potentially unsafe to operate.
Florida Statutes require the registration certificate, or an official copy, to always be in the possession of the operator of the motor vehicle or in the vehicle.
A personalized Florida license plate can take 2 to 3 months to be manufactured once your application has been processed. You can check if your new personalized plate has been completed by logging into your account using the MyDMV Portal to see if the plate is assigned to your vehicle.
There is no personal property tax charged on vehicles in Florida. Your current motor vehicle registration will show the fees that you paid.
The PIN to renew your registration on our website may be found in the vehicle details section of your renewal notice. You can also renew using the license plate number, or the vessel FL number, or the mobile home decal number, and the owner's date of birth if the vehicle is registered to an individual.
You may find information regarding toll violations at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
For a vehicle to be legally sold, the lien must first be satisfied. Once the lienholder reports to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that the lien has been satisfied, the title can be transferred. The seller must complete the Transfer of Title by Seller section in the front of the title certificate, including the name and address of the buyer, the odometer information, selling price, and date sold.
You may find dealer information at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
For important information regarding selling or gifting a vehicle, please visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. You need to access the Notice of Sale form, fill it out, and send it with a copy of the seller's driver license and the surrendered plate to:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector 200 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33128
A duplicate title cannot be requested online. This is the application form that you need to download. You may visit any of our branch offices for assistance or mail the application to Downtown office, with a copy of the owner(s)'s valid ID and payment of $78.25 (check, cashier’s check, or money order). Our mailing address is:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector 200 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33128
Florida Statutes Section 320.06(1)(b) requires a ten-year replacement of all license plates. The replacement is necessary because license plates must be fully reflective to ensure visibility for law
enforcement purposes. To discard your old license plate, you may either retain it in a safe location where no one has access or destroy it by cutting it and the decal in half and placing them in the trash or recycle bin. You may read more from the Florida Statutes at the Official Website of the Florida Legislature.
Most registration renewals may be processed without a visit to our office, using our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website. However, there are different reasons why you may not be able to renew online. Your renewal notice will include a possible indication as to the reason, or you may conduct a vehicle information check using the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. Please call our Customer Contact Center at (305) 375-5448 if you do not have your renewal notice or need more information.
License plates or registration decals may be replaced by visiting one of our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector branch offices. If the plate or decal was reported stolen, you will also need to provide a copy of the police report or agency card with the case number.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector accepts the following payment methods: online, in person, or by mail.
Pay online using check, credit card, or debit card at our website.
Pay in person using check, cashier check, money order, certified funds, cash, credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay.
Pay by mail (please do mail cash) using a check. Write your folio and phone number on your check (do not write any sensitive information on the check). Checks must be payable to Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, in U.S. funds, and drawn on a U.S. bank. Discounts, when applicable, are determined by the postmark date. Our mailing address is:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector
200 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
Refunds or adjustments to property taxes resulting from the sale of a property need to be addressed at closing between the seller(s) and buyer(s). Please refer to your closing documents or contact your closing company for assistance. For refund corrections from the Office of the Property Appraiser or the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), please call (305) 375-5448 or email the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector at refund@miamidade.gov.
Yes, you may pay your property taxes through your bank's bill-pay service/online banking. To ensure payment is applied by the due date, please provide them with the property account number or folio number from your tax notice. Make sure you schedule your electronic bill payment at least five (5) business days before the due date.
You may find details about tax deeds on our Tax Certificate Sale webpage.
You may obtain information about delinquent taxes in our Delinquent Taxes webpage.
The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller conducts sales of real estate properties (tax deed sales) due to unpaid property taxes. You may obtain more information at the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser webpage.
The Property Appraiser may help you with homestead and other property tax exemptions. To find more details about exemptions, you may visit the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website or contact them at (305) 375-5448.
To process an address change on real estate or tangible property tax accounts, please complete this Change of Address Form and submit it via mail or email to the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser.
To obtain all the information you need for the Quarterly Installment Payment Plan, Partial Payment Plan, and Homestead Tax Deferral, please visit our Real Estate Tax Payments webpage.
Property tax installment bills will be available by the beginning of the month in which they are due. If the first installment payment is not received by July 31st, you will be removed from the plan and billed for the entire year in November. You may then reapply for the quarterly installment payment plan for the following year. You may visit our Real Estate Tax Payments webpage to view the payment schedule and how payments are calculated.
The IRS issues the Tax ID numbers (ITIN). You may visit the IRS website for more information.
The Miami-Dade Property Appraiser provides potential property buyers this tax estimator tool to calculate future estimated taxes.
The amount is based on the assessed value of a property's land, building(s), and improvements, as determined by the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser as of January 1.
Real estate property tax notices also include non-ad valorem assessments levied against the property for services such as solid waste, fire rescue, libraries, and other special assessments.
County and municipal governments, as well as local taxing authorities such as the School Board, South Florida Water Management District, and The Children's Trust, determine tax rates (also known as millage rates). The rate is multiplied against the assessed value of the property, minus exemptions, to determine the amount of taxes due. You may visit the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website for more details.
A list of property tax exemptions can be found on the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website.
You may be able to get assistance in determining square footage or lot size for property classified as real estate property by visiting the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website.
If you do not have the property address or account number to look up a real estate property tax account, try using the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website to find the necessary information.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector can provide you with property tax records (Real Estate Bills) that are older than what is displayed for the property on our website; please email us at proptax@miamidade.gov.
To view available reports of accounts with delinquent taxes, please visit our Real Estate Reports webpage.
Information on property assessment values is available through the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website.
As per Florida Statute, real estate property taxes are payable on November 1 of every year and may be paid through March 31 of the following year without penalty.
Real estate property taxes become delinquent on April 1. On April 1, a minimum of 3% interest is added to delinquent real estate property taxes, plus advertising costs and fees.
If you are on the Quarterly Installment Payment Plan, your payment dates are different. Please view your payment schedule at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Real Estate Tax Payments webpage.
You may find more detailed information on property taxes at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website.
The certified property tax roll is delivered to our offices by the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser once a year; any changes in ownership, address, or exemptions will not appear on our website until then.
We anticipate having the new tax roll on November 1st and making it available to be viewed online.
You may get the most up-to-date information on a property by searching property information on the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website, or by searching records filed with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts Office through their Home and Property webpage.
Annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices are sent by the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser in August of every year. You may conduct a property search on their website to find your most recent TRIM notice.
Please refer to the returned payment notification letter/email for information on submitting a replacement payment. If you are unable to locate your letter, please contact our office at (305) 375-5448 during our business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
If you would like to wire your property tax payment, please contact us at actemailwires@miamidade.gov so that we may send the wire transfer instructions to you. Please note that the time frame for the wire transfer payment to post to the account is between one to two business days from the date the wire transfer is received.
Property tax due dates and other information can be found at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website.
Property tax payments may be processed at our Tax Collector payments website without having to visit our office.
If you are not sure whether your mortgage or escrow company will be paying your property taxes, please contact them directly to confirm.
This is the form you will need to complete when recording a lien. There is a $74.75 fee to complete the recording.
You may find a report on real estate property taxes at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Reports webpage.
It is not necessary to contact our office if you have paid off your mortgage or switched mortgage companies because, by November, the mortgage company will either include or remove your property from the list of accounts that they intend to pay to our office for the upcoming taxes.
Property tax due dates are set according to Florida Statutes and unfortunately cannot be modified. You may review the property tax payment plans at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website to determine if any of them may fit your needs.
The rate of taxation (millage) is set by the various taxing authorities and may vary each tax year based on where the property is located. You may find additional information regarding millage rates at our Real Estate Tax Payments webpage.
To find the total millage for a given year, please look up the property's tax bill at our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector website.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector accepts the following payment methods: online, in person, or by mail.
Pay online using check, credit card, or debit card at our website.
Pay in person using check, cashier check, money order, certified funds, cash, credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay.
Pay by mail (please do mail cash) using a check. Write your folio and phone number on your check (do not write any sensitive information on the check). Checks must be payable to Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, in U.S. funds, and drawn on a U.S. bank. Discounts, when applicable, are determined by the postmark date. Our mailing address is:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector
200 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
From 90 days before your renewal date up to eight months after your expiration date (late fees may apply).
Florida MV Express charges a convenience fee of $4.50 per transaction, plus a 2.3% processing fee. The tax collector’s office does not receive any money from these fees.
Tangible tax is a tax on business furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other tangible personal property used in business.
Tangible taxes are due by March 31st each year.
Visit the tax collector's office website or contact our office for detailed information.
Penalties are applied for late filing or payment after the due date.
Tangible personal property is assessed as of January 1 of each tax year.
If you sold your business or went out of business prior to January 1, you must notify the Property Appraiser and request instructions on filing your final tangible personal property return. Please visit the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser website for more information.
Inquiries pertaining to filing a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) return should be directed to the Property Appraiser. Please visit their website for more information. Information regarding your TPP Notice can be found in our Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector Tangible Property Tax webpage.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector accepts the following payment methods: online, in person, or by mail.
Pay online using check, credit card, or debit card at our website.
Pay in person using check, cashier check, money order, certified funds, cash, credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay.
Pay by mail (please do mail cash) using a check. Write your folio and phone number on your check (do not write any sensitive information on the check). Checks must be payable to Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector, in U.S. funds, and drawn on a U.S. bank. Discounts, when applicable, are determined by the postmark date. Our mailing address is:
Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector
200 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
An auction in which bids are sent and received electronically through the Internet using a computer and a web browser.
Before the Internet sale, bidders met in a large room and called out their bids to the auctioneer in a process lasting more than a month. An Internet sale allows this process to be handled electronically. Each bidder will use a personal ID and password to log on to the website and enter bids for individual tax certificates.
To use the auction website, you need an Internet connection and modern web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled.
Many people choose one of the following browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Bidders will be available to participate at no cost, with the exception of any deposit required by the tax collector.
The Tax Certificate Auction Websitefeatures an interactive demo. In order to view the demo, log in with your ID and password, and click "Auction Demo" on the Auction Selections page. The instructions are designed to lead users through the auction process.
To the bidders:
Easy access to underlying property and tax information from multiple public sources
Bids can be submitted in the comfort and privacy of the user's home or office
An extended timeframe during which the bidder can submit and review bids. A bidder does not have to worry about being "heard" by an auctioneer
Unofficial results from an auction can be viewed immediately after the auction is over
To the Tax Collector:
Substantial savings of time and money
Internet platform allows users to bid from any location with an Internet connection, which can help to increase the number of bidders and the level of competition
Register with Lienhub to receive a personal ID and password
Register with the Miami-Dade Office of the Tax Collector via email at taxsale@miamidade.gov
Review the Self Demo, Trial Auction or Guided Demo
Bids can be submitted to the website once the Advertised List is published on the Internet, which is usually in early May. Bids can be withdrawn or changed at any point up to the closing of the batch.
Batches are auction subgroups of the Advertised List that organize tax certificates to make the bid submission process easier. Each tax certificate in each batch is auctioned separately and arranged in order with a unique auction closing time for each batch.
Proxy bidding is a form of competitive sale in which bidders input the minimum interest rate they are willing to accept for each certificate they would like to purchase. At the close of each batch, the auction system, acting as an electronic agent for each bidder, compares minimum acceptable rates entered by all bidders for each individual certificate. When there is more than one bidder, the final bids consist of the minimum rates entered by all bidders except the winner, whose final bid will be equal to the second lowest minimum rate minus 0.25 percent, unless there is a bid at 0 percent, in which case the winner will be awarded at zero percent
In the case of a tie at the winning bid rate, the system awards to one of the winners through a random selection process using a random number generator
In no case will a bidder be awarded a certificate are a rate lower than his specified minimum acceptable rate
Certificates that receive no bids will be struck to the County at 18 percent
Bids can be entered at any time after the list of delinquent properties is posted. However, be advised the Tax Collector will continue to accept payments through the month of May each year. The website is updated daily to reflect all received payments.
If a tax payment is received before the start of a sale, the certificate will be canceled. Winning bids on certificates with taxes paid either before or after a batch closed will be canceled and winning bidders will receive either a credit to the unused portion of their budget or a refund.
All security deposits and certificates purchases will be paid by Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit.
An ACH debit is an electronic funds transfer from your bank account initiated by the Tax Collector with your authorization. For more information on ACH, visit National Automated Clearing House Association's (NACHA) website, the Electronic Payments Association
Funds must be drawn from a U.S. financial institution. Some types of money market, brokerage or trust accounts cannot accept ACH debits. Check with your financial institution before making a payment on the website
After the last batch closes, the Tax Collector will balance and review the results of the sale. The Tax Collector then sends a notice to each buyer of awarded certificates, giving them 48 hours from the mailing of that notice to pay the remaining balance.
Buyers will also be sent an electronic version of the letter on the same date.
A buyer who fails to pay the remaining balance within the specified time frame will result in the cancellation of all awarded certificates, which will be offered for resale.
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