Unclaimed Surplus Funds in Duval County, FL
When a property sells at tax-deed or foreclosure auction for more than what was owed, the overage — the “surplus” or “excess proceeds” — is owed back to the former owner. Heirlume tracks Duval County'sunclaimed surplus, flags deceased owners, and computes each claim's statutory deadline.
How surplus claims work in FL
Tax-deed (197.582): 120-day lienholder bar from mailed Notice of Surplus; owner claim survives. Foreclosure (45.032): owner 60-day window, subordinate lienholders up to 1 year. Unclaimed surplus held by the clerk ~1 year from sale, then reported to the FL Dept. of Financial Services — Unclaimed Property.
Recovery fees: FL: assignee/finder compensation capped at 12% of surplus (Fla. Stat. 45.033, foreclosure; tax-deed disbursement under 197.582). Owner may claim without an attorney.
Statutes: Fla. Stat. 197.582, Fla. Stat. 45.032, Fla. Stat. 45.033. Not legal advice.
Recent Duval County surplus (sample)
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| Owner | Surplus | Deceased | Claim window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 W•••••• J L•••• J• | $94,860 | deceased | active · 93d |
| 🔒 W•••••• P G•••••• / | $83,046 | deceased | active · 107d |
| 🔒 L•••••• C G•••• E••••• | $70,074 | deceased | expiring · 58d |
| 🔒 S•••• E A•••••• / | $58,605 | deceased | expiring · 2d |
| 🔒 C••••• J J•••••• / | $46,270 | deceased | expiring · 58d |
| 🔒 A••••• S•••••• / L•••• | $45,262 | deceased | active · 93d |
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