Alachua
Florida · Most recent sourced sale
County snapshot
Alachua has grown 4.3% since 2020 and still shows positive net migration (2,431 people in 2024). Demand for housing usually means owners redeem rather than walk away — good for the interest, less good if you were hoping to take the deed.
By population, Alachua is the 24th largest of Florida's 67 counties. It has grown more slowly than the state average (+8.2% across Florida) — often where the less contested certificates are, and also where the risk sits. Of the 2024 change, 2,431 came from people moving in and 366 from births outnumbering deaths.
Counties of similar size in Florida: Leon County, Clay County, Escambia County. Useful if this county's sale has already closed and you want the next comparable one.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Census population estimates. Population figures are estimates, not a count.
Full county list published annually by the FL Dept. of Revenue.
Quick answers
When is the Alachua tax sale?+
The most recently sourced Alachua, Florida tax sale date was May 6, 2026 — that cycle has closed. Check the source below, or sign up for deal alerts for the next one.
Is Alachua a good county to buy liens in?+
Alachua has grown 4.3% since 2020 and still shows positive net migration (2,431 people in 2024). Demand for housing usually means owners redeem rather than walk away — good for the interest, less good if you were hoping to take the deed. Population in 2024: 291,782. These are U.S. Census Bureau estimates, not a recommendation — the county's own delinquency and redemption history matters more, and only the Florida treasurer publishes that.
What type of sale is it?+
Alachua runs a lien sale, following Florida's statewide rules: tax lien certificate, Up to 18%, bid down to 0.25%.
What's the redemption period in Alachua?+
Alachua follows Florida's statewide redemption period: 2 years.
Want the full statutory picture for Florida, not just Alachua? Read the Florida state page for the rate, redemption period, and every other county we've sourced.
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This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Auction dates get postponed, cancelled, or rescheduled — always confirm against the official source above before showing up or bidding. Verified 2026-08-14.