Discovering that your property was sold at a tax deed auction is overwhelming, but you may have thousands of dollars waiting for you in county surplus funds.
When competitive bidding pushes a tax sale price beyond the delinquent tax balance, the overage is held in an escrow account. If you were the record title holder at the time of the sale, you have the primary legal right to petition for these funds.
The Recovery Steps:
Verify the Surplus: Check official court or treasurer records to confirm the final sale price and calculate excess funds.
File a Formal Claim: Submit notarized claim documentation alongside proof of identity and past ownership.
Clear Lien Priorities: Address any secondary mortgages or municipal liens that may attempt to claim a portion.
Government claim procedures are deliberately rigid, and minor paperwork errors can derail your payout.
Take Action Today:
You don't have to navigate county bureaucracy alone. Our experienced team handles the entire claims process nationwide on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we recover your funds. Reach out to our claims team today to verify your tax deed surplus.
