What this service concerns
After a tax sale, amounts owed are paid from the proceeds. If proceeds exceed what was owed, the remainder is sometimes called excess proceeds or surplus. Not every sale produces one, and not every former owner can claim one.
Who it may help
Former property owners, and in some cases heirs or others with an interest, who want to understand whether a tax sale may have left funds to claim.
Common obstacles
Notices can be missed after a move. Claim deadlines and procedures are set by the local authority and can be hard to find. Records may need to show your connection to the property, and competing claims can complicate things.
How Equitrace assists
We look into the facts of your situation, explain what the process may involve, and help you pursue a claim if one appears possible. We do not decide who qualifies. The reviewing authority does.
There are no upfront fees. We only get paid when you recover funds.
What to expect after you inquire
We will contact you to talk through the property and sale you have in mind and identify next steps. Please do not send sensitive documents through the form. If you choose to proceed, you review the agreement terms before documentation is requested. See how it works.
Related services
Money may also be held outside a tax sale. See unclaimed funds. For importers, see tariff refunds.