TAX SALE MYTHS vs. FACTS
A lot of people walk away from money that's rightfully theirs because of bad information. Here's the truth:
"If the county sold my home, the county keeps everything."
Anything the sale brings in above what's owed is called surplus funds — and it belongs to the former owner. It waits at the Clerk's office until it's claimed.
"It's too late to do anything about it now."
There's a claim window after every tax deed sale. The sooner you act, the better — but many former owners still have time and don't realize it.
"I'd need an expensive lawyer to get it back."
Most surplus claims are handled with paperwork filed directly with the Clerk of Court — not a courtroom battle. That's exactly what I help with.
"If there was money for me, someone would have told me."
The Clerk holds the funds, but they can't release them without a proper claim from you. Thousands of dollars sit unclaimed because former owners never find out.