Are you owed unclaimed surplus funds?
When a home is sold at a county tax sale for more than the taxes owed, the extra money belongs to the former owner. Billions of dollars sit unclaimed. Search your name below, or browse by county, and claim what is yours, for free.
How it works
Three steps, no signup, no fee.
Find your county
Choose the county where the property was sold. We organize each county's official excess funds list into a searchable page.
Search for your name
Look for your name, or a relative's, in the list. Note the parcel number, sale date, and the amount held.
Claim it from the county
Follow the county's claim steps on the page. You can file directly, for free. We also point you to a vetted professional if you want help.
Honest by design
Counties warn people about pushy recovery firms, and for good reason. We do it differently.
You can always claim it free
Every page shows you how to file the claim yourself, directly with the county, at no cost.
Data, not pressure
We assemble public records into a clean, searchable format. We do not cold-call, and we never collect debts.
Real records, cited
Every figure comes straight from the county's published list, with the source linked, so you can verify it.
Browse surplus funds by county
Currently covering 9 counties, with more on the way. Florida counties Georgia counties
Frequently asked questions
What are tax sale surplus funds?
When a property is sold at a county tax sale for more than the taxes and costs owed, the leftover money is called surplus funds, excess funds, or overage. By law it belongs to the former owner or their heirs, not the county and not the person who bought the property at the sale.
How do I know if I am owed money?
Pick your county from the directory below and search the published list for your name or the name of a relative whose property was sold. Each county page shows the owner, the amount, the parcel, and the sale date, straight from the county's own records.
Do I have to pay to claim my surplus funds?
No. You can file a claim directly with the county for free, and you should never have to pay anyone to get your own money. Recovery firms and attorneys can handle the paperwork for a fee if you prefer help with a complicated estate or lien, but it is always optional.
Are you a government agency?
No. We are an independent data service. We organize public records so they are easy to search. We are not affiliated with any county or government office, and we do not file claims for you.