If your property was sold at a Florida tax deed auction, losing your real estate was likely stressful. However, there is a critical detail many former property owners miss: you may be owed a significant sum of money.
When a property sells at auction for more than the outstanding delinquent taxes, fees, and interest, the remaining money becomes a tax deed surplus. Under Florida Statute § 197.582, these funds do not belong to the county or the auction winner. They belong to the rightful party—primarily the former property owner.
Counties hold these funds, but they will not hunt you down to hand over the check. Claiming your surplus involves filing specific legal motions, providing proof of ownership, and navigating local clerk procedures before statutory deadlines expire.
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