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

Free, honest help for Franklin 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

Franklin County foreclosure — what you need to know

Foreclosure typeFlorida is a judicial state — mortgage foreclosures go through the Circuit Court.
Who runs the saleFranklin County Clerk of Courts (online foreclosure & tax-deed auctions).
Surplus funds held byFranklin 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 Franklin County,
explained honestly

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Apalachicola 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County.

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Just get clarity first

Not ready to decide? That's okay. Start by understanding the full Franklin 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 Franklin County and across Florida.

House foreclosure in Franklin County

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

Land foreclosure in Franklin County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Franklin County

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

💰 The money most Franklin owners never claim

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

When a property in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County

If you are facing foreclosure in Franklin County, your case is handled by the Second Judicial Circuit Court and processed through the Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in Apalachicola, the county seat. Franklin County still conducts foreclosure sales in person rather than online, and anyone wishing to bid must appear at the sale and state their name. The foreclosure case files are open for public inspection at the Civil Division of the Clerk's Office in the Main Courthouse on Market Street, and reviewing your file and confirming your sale date there are sensible first steps once a judgment is entered.

CourtSecond Judicial Circuit Court
ClerkFranklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Population12,451 (2020)
AuctionsIn person — Franklin County Courthouse, Apalachicola

Franklin County tax deed sales are generally held the first Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. inside the front hallway of the Main Courthouse facing Highway 98 in Apalachicola.

Official Franklin County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Franklin County foreclosure FAQ

Is Franklin County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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