Guides
Florida surplus funds guides
Plain-language explainers for foreclosure surplus, tax deed claims, county searches, and when to get licensed help.
- Florida Foreclosure Surplus Funds: How Claims Work Learn how Florida foreclosure surplus funds work under FS 45.032, who can claim, key deadlines, and when a licensed recovery partner can help.
- Heirs and Estates Claiming Florida Surplus Funds How heirs and estate representatives claim Florida foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds when the owner of record has died.
- Florida Tax Deed Surplus Funds and the 120-Day Claim Window How Florida tax deed surplus works under FS 197.582, what the Notice of Surplus Funds means, and how to protect your claim within 120 days.
- How to Check If You Have Surplus Funds in Florida A practical checklist to find Florida surplus funds at the county clerk and on Florida's Treasure Hunt after foreclosure or tax deed sales.
- Hiring a Surplus Funds Finder in Florida What to know before hiring a Florida surplus funds finder: fee disclosures, licensing, DIY rights, and how Surplus Trustees works.
- Florida Unclaimed Surplus Funds and Treasure Hunt What happens when county surplus moves to Florida unclaimed property, how fltreasurehunt.gov works, and when to still check the clerk first.
Looking for a specific county? Visit the Florida surplus funds directory.