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

Free, honest help for Washington 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

Washington County foreclosure — what you need to know

Foreclosure typeFlorida is a judicial state — mortgage foreclosures go through the Circuit Court.

Who runs the saleWashington County Clerk of Courts (online foreclosure & tax-deed auctions).

Surplus funds held byWashington 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).

Know all your options

Every path forward in Washington County,
explained honestly

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

Keep your property

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

Stay in place

Sell on the market

If you have time and equity, a traditional sale in Chipley 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County.

Protect credit

Just get clarity first

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

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Every kind of property

Help for every property type
in Washington County.

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

House foreclosure in Washington County

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

Land foreclosure in Washington County

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

Commercial foreclosure in Washington County

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

💰 The money most Washington owners never claim

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

When a property in Washington 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 Washington 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.

Check if you're owed money in Washington County

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Typical surplus left unclaimed after a foreclosure or tax sale*

*For illustration. Actual amounts vary widely by property, sale, and county. We'll help you find out what (if anything) you may be owed in Washington County — at no upfront cost.

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Local · Washington County

Foreclosure in Washington County

Located in the Panhandle within the Panama City metropolitan area, this county hears foreclosure cases in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court, with the Clerk of Court & Comptroller in Chipley handling the file and the sale. Foreclosure sales are conducted online through the RealForeclose portal at washington.realforeclose.com, beginning at 10 a.m. Central Time. Because every property is sold as is and some liens can survive the sale, learning the process and schedule early gives you time to reinstate the loan, negotiate with your lender, or claim any surplus afterward.

CourtFourteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

ClerkWashington County Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Population25,318 (2020)

AuctionsOnline — washington.realforeclose.com

Washington County was added to the Panama City metropolitan area in 2023.

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

Questions

Washington County foreclosure FAQ

Is Washington County a judicial foreclosure county?+

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

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

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

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

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