Your Surplus Funds

Florida Excess Funds List by County

When a property is sold at a Florida tax sale for more than the taxes owed, the surplus (called excess funds or overage) belongs to the former owner or their heirs. Below is every Florida county we currently track, with the number of records and total surplus on each county's published list. Claiming is free, and each page shows you exactly how.

1counties covered
21surplus records
$125,093.14total surplus
1-2 yrstypical claim window

Counties

Volusia County21 records, $125,093.14
More Florida counties are being added. If your county is not listed yet, you can still request its excess funds list directly from that county's tax office.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to claim surplus funds in Florida?

In Florida, tax-sale surplus is held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which notifies parties of interest. Unclaimed surplus is later reported to the Florida Department of Financial Services as unclaimed property, so it is important to claim promptly.

Who holds surplus funds in Florida?

In Florida, tax-sale surplus is usually held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court until a valid claim is filed and approved. Each county page lists the office and address for that county.