Florida § 173.01 - Foreclosure of municipal tax certificates authorized.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 173.01 — Foreclosure of municipal tax certificates authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 173.01. Foreclosure of municipal tax certificates authorized.
The lien of any and all taxes, except those ad valorem taxes collectible by the county tax collector, tax certificates, and special assessments imposed by any incorporated city or town in the state upon real estate may be foreclosed by such city or town by suit in chancery. The practice, pleading, and procedure in any such suit shall be in substantial accordance with the practice, pleading, and procedure for the foreclosure of mortgages of real estate, except as herein otherwise provided.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 173.01
What does Florida Statutes § 173.01 cover?
Section 173.01 ("Foreclosure of municipal tax certificates authorized.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 173.01?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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