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

Free, honest help for Hendry 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

Hendry County foreclosure — what you need to know

Foreclosure typeFlorida is a judicial state — mortgage foreclosures go through the Circuit Court.
Who runs the saleHendry County Clerk of Courts (online foreclosure & tax-deed auctions).
Surplus funds held byHendry 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 Hendry County,
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There's rarely just one answer. Here are the real options Hendry County property owners have — including the ones that don't involve us at all.

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in LaBelle 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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County.

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

House foreclosure in Hendry County

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

Land foreclosure in Hendry County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Hendry County

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

💰 The money most Hendry owners never claim

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

When a property in Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County

If you are facing foreclosure here, your case is handled by the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in LaBelle managing the file and the sale. Foreclosure sales are still held in person, on scheduled Wednesdays beginning at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Hendry County Courthouse on East Hickpochee Avenue, with the clerk also posting a regularly updated sales list online. Reviewing that schedule early gives you room to act, whether by reinstating the mortgage, negotiating with the lender, or claiming surplus funds owed to you after the sale.

CourtTwentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
ClerkHendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Population43,333 (2023)
AuctionsIn person — second floor, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle (Wednesdays, 11 a.m.)

Hendry County is one of Florida's largest sugarcane-producing areas, and as of the 2020 census its population was majority Hispanic or Latino.

Official Hendry County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Hendry County foreclosure FAQ

Is Hendry County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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