Unclaimed Surplus Funds in Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County surplus (sample)
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| Owner | Surplus | Deceased | Claim window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 J•••• T S•••••• E••••• | $106,832 | deceased | active · 339d |
| 🔒 G••••• F B•••• E••••• | $144,308 | deceased | active · 339d |
| 🔒 T••••• E R•••••• E••••• | $88,060 | deceased | active · 339d |
| 🔒 J•••• A•••• M•••••• I•• | $145,868 | — | active · 339d |
| 🔒 L••• S•••• R••• E••••• | $29,159 | — | active · 339d |
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