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Facing foreclosure in Calhoun County? You have more options than you think.

Free, honest help for Calhoun County property owners facing tax or mortgage foreclosure — plus how to claim surplus funds you may be owed after a sale. House or land, keep it or sell it. No pressure, no fees.

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The quick facts

Calhoun County foreclosure — what you need to know

Foreclosure typeFlorida is a judicial state — mortgage foreclosures go through the Circuit Court.
Who runs the saleCalhoun County Clerk of Courts (online foreclosure & tax-deed auctions).
Surplus funds held byCalhoun County Clerk of Courts — claimable by the former owner.
Surplus deadlineFormer owner has priority, generally within 60 days of the clerk's notice (Fla. Stat. §45.032).
Tax deed surplusHeld by the Clerk after a tax-deed sale (Fla. Stat. §197.582).
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Every path forward in Calhoun County,
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There's rarely just one answer. Here are the real options Calhoun County property owners have — including the ones that don't involve us at all.

Keep your property

Loan modification, repayment plans, forbearance, or a Calhoun County tax payment plan may let you keep it. We'll point you to free, HUD-approved counselors near Blountstown who help with this.

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Blountstown may net you the most. We'll tell you honestly when this is your best move — even though it isn't us.

Maximize price

Recover surplus funds

If your Calhoun County property already sold at auction for more than you owed, that extra money may belong to you — not the bank or the county. Most people never claim it.

You may be owed money

Sell fast for cash

Need to move quickly or beat the auction date? A direct cash sale — house, land, or commercial in Calhoun County — can close in days. One option we may offer directly, clearly disclosed, never pushed.

Speed & certainty

Deed in lieu / settlement

Handing the property back, or settling the tax debt, can sometimes protect your credit better than a full foreclosure. We'll explain when it makes sense in Calhoun County.

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Not ready to decide? That's okay. Start by understanding the full Calhoun County picture before you do anything at all.

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House, land, or commercial — the process differs, and so does the surplus. We cover all three here, in Calhoun County and across Florida.

House foreclosure in Calhoun County

Mortgage foreclosure on a home in Blountstown or nearby — your rights, the Circuit Court timeline, and how to keep it or sell before the sale.

Land foreclosure in Calhoun County

Vacant lot or acreage behind on taxes? Tax-deed foreclosure on Calhoun land works differently — and surplus funds are common here.

Commercial foreclosure in Calhoun County

Storefront, office, or multi-unit in trouble? Your options for commercial property in Calhoun County, including a fast, clearly-disclosed cash sale.

💰 The money most Calhoun owners never claim

Did your Calhoun County property sell for more than you owed?

When a property in Calhoun County sells at a mortgage-foreclosure or tax-deed auction for more than the debt owed, the leftover — called surplus funds — is held by the Calhoun County Clerk of Courts and often belongs to you, the former owner.

But there's a catch: the clock is ticking — generally 60 days from the clerk's notice under Fla. Stat. §45.032 — and others comb these records to claim it first. Most owners never even know it exists.

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Foreclosure in Calhoun County

Foreclosure cases in Calhoun County are handled by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court, with the Calhoun County Clerk of Court & Comptroller in Blountstown managing the file and the sale. While the county's tax-deed sales have moved online, foreclosure sales are still held in person in the front lobby of the Calhoun County Courthouse on the date the court sets, with no pre-registration required to bid. Because that timeline is fixed by the court, reaching out early gives you the best chance to negotiate with your lender or to recover any surplus funds left after the property is sold.

CourtFourteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
ClerkCalhoun County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Population13,599 (2024)
AuctionsIn person — Calhoun County Courthouse, 20859 Central Ave. E., Blountstown

Blountstown, the county seat, sits on the Apalachicola River and is named for John Blount, a Native American guide in the early 1800s.

Official Calhoun County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Calhoun County foreclosure FAQ

Is Calhoun County a judicial foreclosure county?+

Yes. Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, so a Calhoun County mortgage foreclosure goes through the Circuit Court and the sale is conducted by the Calhoun County Clerk of Courts.

How do I claim surplus funds after a foreclosure in Calhoun County?+

If a Calhoun County property sells for more than was owed, the surplus is held by the Clerk of Courts. Under Fla. Stat. §45.032 the former owner has priority to claim it — generally within 60 days of the clerk's notice. You file a claim with the Calhoun County Clerk with proof of prior ownership.

Can I still sell my house in Calhoun County after foreclosure starts?+

In most cases yes — you can sell any time before the foreclosure auction, and a sale that pays off the debt stops the foreclosure. We'll help you understand the Calhoun County timeline.

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💡 Free official help: Reach a HUD-approved housing counselor near Blountstown at no cost — 1-800-569-4287 or the CFPB counselor finder. Calhoun County foreclosure & tax-deed sales are administered by the Calhoun County Clerk of Courts. We always point you to these — even though they aren't us.