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

Free, honest help for Orange 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

Orange County foreclosure — what you need to know

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

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Orlando 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County.

Protect credit

Just get clarity first

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

House foreclosure in Orange County

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

Land foreclosure in Orange County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Orange County

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

💰 The money most Orange owners never claim

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

When a property in Orange 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 Orange 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 · Orange County

Foreclosure in Orange County

In Orange County, foreclosure actions are decided by the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Orlando — the county seat — and the case is processed through the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Most foreclosure sales are held online at myorangeclerk.realforeclose.com under Chapter 45 of the Florida Statutes, with properties sold as-is to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment. Since this is one of Florida's larger and busier circuits, deadlines arrive quickly once a judgment is entered, so checking your case status with the Clerk and acting before the sale date matters.

CourtNinth Judicial Circuit Court
ClerkOrange County Clerk of Courts
Population1,533,646 (2024)
AuctionsOnline — myorangeclerk.realforeclose.com

Orange County was first established as Mosquito County in 1824 and renamed Orange County in 1845 — the year Florida became a state — for the citrus groves that anchored the region's early economy.

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

Questions

Orange County foreclosure FAQ

Is Orange County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

If an Orange 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 Orange County Clerk with proof of prior ownership.

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

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