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Free guides to claiming surplus funds

How to find and claim money left over from a tax sale or foreclosure sale, place by place. Each guide is checked against the law's text.

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Maryland

Baltimore City tax sale surplus

Balances left after a tax sale and foreclosure, claimed through the City.
Ohio

Cuyahoga County foreclosure excess funds

Sheriff's sale surplus held by the Clerk of Courts and paid on demand.
Nevada

Clark and Washoe tax sale excess proceeds

Claim in writing with the county treasurer within 1 year of the deed.
Texas

Dallas County tax sale excess proceeds

Petition the court within 2 years of the sale. Free to do yourself.
Georgia

DeKalb County tax sale excess funds

Claim with the Tax Commissioner; only you or a Georgia lawyer may file.
Florida

Volusia County tax deed surplus

File a sworn, notarized claim with the clerk of court.