Florida Counties

Florida county home-selling guides

Probate, back taxes, code liens and foreclosure are handled by county offices, so the answer depends on the county. Find your county's guide below. Written by Howler Property Group, a Tampa-based direct home buyer.

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Guides by county

These 20 Florida counties each have a guide. Pick yours to see which county offices are involved and what to expect.

Guides by situation

Not sure which county, or dealing with more than one problem at once? These statewide guides apply in every Florida county:

Guides by city and situation

Tampa Bay city pages and situation pages for owners who want to sell a house as-is:

Questions and next steps

Other Florida counties

We do not have a county guide yet for: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Martin, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Putnam, Santa Rosa, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Wakulla, Walton, Washington. You can still ask about a house in any of them. Use the form on this page or call (813) 610-6460.

About these guides

Howler Property Group LLC is based in Tampa and buys houses directly from owners across Florida. These pages are general information, not legal advice. Check dates and local procedures with the county office or a Florida attorney.

Written 2026-10-26. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice, and we are not a law firm. For your own deadlines and rights, talk to a Florida attorney.

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Which Florida counties have a guide here?
This page links 20 county guides, one or more for each county listed above. Each one explains how that county's offices handle the situation.
Does Howler Property Group buy houses outside the Tampa Bay area?
Howler Property Group is based in Tampa and buys houses directly from owners across Florida. Send the address through the form or call (813) 610-6460.
Why does the county matter when selling an inherited or distressed house?
Probate cases are filed with the circuit court clerk of the county, deeds and liens are recorded by that county's clerk, and taxes are owed to that county's tax collector. The offices and procedures differ by county.