All foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Polk County, FL

Cities in Polk County

Upcoming sales by city. Sales outside city limits are only in the county total.

• Lakeland47
• Davenport33
• Winter Haven26
• Poinciana18
• Lake Wales17
• Haines City13
• Auburndale9
• Mulberry6
• Frostproof6
• Bartow4
• Polk City2
• Fort Meade1
• Lake Alfred1
• Dundee1

Polk County auctions: common questions

Where and when are Polk County foreclosure auctions held?

Polk County foreclosure auctions are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realforeclose.com, and most start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.

Where and when are Polk County tax deed sales held?

Polk County tax deed sales are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realtaxdeed.com, and most start at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.

How many auctions are coming up in Polk County?

As of November 8, 2026, 189 foreclosure auctions and 95 tax deed sales are scheduled in Polk County in the next 90 days. The next foreclosure auction is on November 10, 2026. The next tax deed sale is on November 19, 2026.

Do investors win Polk County foreclosure auctions, and for how much?

Since October 1, 2026, 94 foreclosure auctions sold in Polk County; 41% went to third-party bidders rather than back to the lender. The median winning third-party bid was 60% of the judgment and 58% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 25 bids on average.

What do Polk County tax deed sales sell for?

Since October 1, 2026, 8 tax deed sales sold in Polk County; 100% went to outside bidders. The median winning third-party bid was 663% of the opening bid and 43% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 42 bids on average.

What deposit do I need to bid at a Polk County foreclosure auction?

The winning bidder at a Florida foreclosure sale posts a deposit of 5% of the final bid. When the balance is due is set by the county clerk and the judgment, often by 4:00 p.m. on the sale day or by the next business day.

What deposit do I need at a Polk County tax deed sale?

The high bidder pays a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and must pay the full bid plus documentary stamp tax and recording fees within 24 hours, not counting weekends and legal holidays. If the winner doesn't pay, the deposit goes toward the costs of a new sale, which the clerk re-advertises.

Where does HomeBadger's Polk County auction data come from?

HomeBadger collects every Polk County sale nightly from the clerk's official auction calendar, and adds property facts and values from the Florida Department of Revenue tax roll and RentCast. Sales can be postponed or cancelled up to the sale day, so confirm with the Polk County Clerk of Court before bidding.