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

Free, honest help for Holmes 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

Holmes County foreclosure — what you need to know

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

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Bonifay 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 Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes County.

Protect credit

Just get clarity first

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

House foreclosure in Holmes County

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

Land foreclosure in Holmes County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Holmes County

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

💰 The money most Holmes owners never claim

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

When a property in Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes County

Foreclosure cases in this Panhandle county are handled by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court, with the Holmes County Clerk of Court & Comptroller in Bonifay keeping the case file and conducting the sale. Sales here are held in person at the Holmes County Courthouse on North Oklahoma Street, beginning at 11 a.m., with all bids paid by cash or cashier's check and a deposit due immediately after the sale. Because the court controls the timeline, reaching out early gives you the most options, from negotiating with your lender to recovering any surplus left over after the property sells.

CourtFourteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
ClerkHolmes County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Population20,059 (2024)
AuctionsIn person — Holmes County Courthouse, 201 N. Oklahoma St., Bonifay (11 a.m., cash or cashier's check)

Holmes County sits on Florida's border with Alabama in the Panhandle and is named for Holmes Creek, which winds along its eastern edge.

Official Holmes County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Holmes County foreclosure FAQ

Is Holmes County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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