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

Free, honest help for Lee 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

Lee County foreclosure — what you need to know

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

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Fort Myers 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County.

Protect credit

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

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Every kind of property

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House, land, or commercial — the process differs, and so does the surplus. We cover all three here, in Lee County and across Florida.

House foreclosure in Lee County

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

Land foreclosure in Lee County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Lee County

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

💰 The money most Lee owners never claim

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

When a property in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County

If you are facing foreclosure in Lee County, the case moves through the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court in Fort Myers, and the final sale is handled by the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Foreclosure sales are conducted online through the clerk's RealForeclose auction site, where registered bidders must place a 5% deposit before the sale date. Knowing the timeline and your rights early gives you the best chance to respond, whether that means working with your lender, seeking legal help, or preparing to claim any surplus left after a sale.

CourtTwentieth Judicial Circuit Court
ClerkLee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Population860,959 (2024)
AuctionsOnline — lee.realforeclose.com

The historic 1915 Old Lee County Courthouse in downtown Fort Myers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Official Lee County resources: Clerk of Court · foreclosure auction portal

Questions

Lee County foreclosure FAQ

Is Lee County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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