Excess Proceeds
Owed to You.
When a county sells a property at a tax deed auction to recover unpaid property taxes, the bidding often exceeds what is actually owed. The back taxes, penalties, and fees are paid first. Whatever remains is called the overage or excess proceeds, and by law it belongs to the former property owner.
These funds are deposited with the county clerk and most former owners never receive adequate notice that money is waiting. Without a proper claim filed within the statutory deadline, the funds are absorbed by the state and the former owner loses their right to collect.
RCG monitors tax deed sale records across all active counties. When we identify an overage tied to your name, we handle the entire claim process through licensed attorneys at no cost to you until we recover.
Property Sold at Tax Sale
When a property owner fails to pay property taxes, the county places the property for sale at a tax deed auction. The winning bidder pays off the delinquent taxes and takes title to the property.
Overage Is Generated
If the winning bid exceeds the amount of taxes owed plus fees, the difference is called the tax deed overage or excess proceeds. This amount belongs to the former owner by law.
Funds Held by the County
The overage is deposited with the county clerk and held until claimed. Deadlines vary but funds can be absorbed by the state if not claimed within the statutory window.
We Identify and File
RCG monitors tax deed sale records across active counties. When we identify an overage tied to your name, we contact you, verify the claim, and file through licensed attorneys.
You Receive Your Funds
After the county approves the claim, funds are released and disbursed to you. Our contingency fee is deducted only from the recovered amount.
Common Questions
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If your property was sold at a tax deed auction, there may be overage funds waiting in your name. We search for free and only get paid when we recover.