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

Free, honest help for Lafayette 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

Lafayette County foreclosure — what you need to know

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

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Mayo 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County.

Protect credit

Just get clarity first

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

House foreclosure in Lafayette County

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

Land foreclosure in Lafayette County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Lafayette County

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

💰 The money most Lafayette owners never claim

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

When a property in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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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Local · Lafayette County

Foreclosure in Lafayette County

Foreclosure cases in this small north-central county are heard in the Third Judicial Circuit Court, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in Mayo handles the case file and the sale. Sales here are still conducted in person, held on the north steps of the courthouse at 120 West Main Street rather than through an online portal. Because the court sets the timeline, learning the schedule early gives you room to reinstate the loan, work out terms with your lender, or claim any surplus left after the sale.

CourtThird Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
ClerkLafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Population8,226 (2020)
AuctionsIn person — Lafayette County Courthouse, 120 W. Main St., Mayo

With 8,226 residents in the 2020 census, Lafayette County is the second-least populous county in Florida.

Official Lafayette County resources: Clerk of Court

Questions

Lafayette County foreclosure FAQ

Is Lafayette County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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