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

Free, honest help for Dixie 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

Dixie County foreclosure — what you need to know

Foreclosure typeFlorida is a judicial state — mortgage foreclosures go through the Circuit Court.
Who runs the saleDixie County Clerk of Courts (online foreclosure & tax-deed auctions).
Surplus funds held byDixie 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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Know all your options

Every path forward in Dixie County,
explained honestly

There's rarely just one answer. Here are the real options Dixie County property owners have — including the ones that don't involve us at all.

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Cross City 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 Dixie 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 Dixie 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 Dixie County.

Protect credit

Just get clarity first

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

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Every kind of property

Help for every property type
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House, land, or commercial — the process differs, and so does the surplus. We cover all three here, in Dixie County and across Florida.

House foreclosure in Dixie County

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

Land foreclosure in Dixie County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Dixie County

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

💰 The money most Dixie owners never claim

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

When a property in Dixie 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 Dixie 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 Dixie County

If you are facing foreclosure in Dixie County, your case is handled by the Third Judicial Circuit Court and processed through the Dixie County Clerk of Court & Comptroller in Cross City, the county seat. Unlike the larger Florida counties that have moved to online bidding, Dixie County still conducts foreclosure sales in person, held outside the main entrance of the Dixie County Courthouse. Reviewing your case file with the Clerk's office and confirming your sale date early are the most useful first steps, because once a final judgment is entered the timeline moves toward that sale.

CourtThird Judicial Circuit Court
ClerkDixie County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Population16,759 (2020)
AuctionsIn person — Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City

Tax deed sales in Dixie County are held in the Courthouse Board Room on scheduled Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., and bidders must register at least 30 minutes before the auction begins.

Official Dixie County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Dixie County foreclosure FAQ

Is Dixie County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

If a Dixie 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 Dixie County Clerk with proof of prior ownership.

Can I still sell my house in Dixie 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 Dixie County timeline.

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