Patricia W.
Senior Research Analyst, Surplus Funds
7 years of experience in public records research and data verification. Oversees data accuracy and quality control for the SF lead database.
Articles by Patricia (60)
- What AreWhat Are Surplus Funds from a Tax Sale?Surplus funds from a tax sale are the money left over after a property sells for more than the taxes owed. Learn how they work and who can claim them.
- What AreWhat Are Excess Proceeds from a Foreclosure?Excess proceeds from a foreclosure are funds left after a foreclosed property sells for more than the mortgage balance. Learn what they are and how to claim them.
- How ToHow to Find Surplus Funds in Your State (Free County by County Guide)Step by step guide to finding unclaimed surplus funds from tax sales and foreclosures. Free county list access across the country.
- How ToHow to Find Surplus Funds Lists by CountySurplus funds lists by county show who is owed money from tax sales. Learn how to search county surplus funds lists and find unclaimed property sale proceeds.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in GeorgiaHow to find surplus funds in Georgia from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county lists, understand Georgia surplus funds laws, and learn how to file a claim.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Florida: All 67 Counties (2026)Complete county by county guide to finding surplus funds in Florida. Links to every county list and direct access to surplus data.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in TexasHow to find surplus funds in Texas from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records, understand Texas excess proceeds rules, and file your claim.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in CaliforniaHow to find surplus funds in California from tax sales and foreclosures. Learn about California excess proceeds rules and how to claim your money.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in OhioHow to find surplus funds in Ohio from tax sales and sheriff sales. Search county records for unclaimed excess proceeds and learn how to file a claim in Ohio.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in PennsylvaniaHow to find surplus funds in Pennsylvania from tax sales and sheriff sales. Learn about Pennsylvania excess proceeds and how to recover unclaimed money.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MichiganHow to find surplus funds in Michigan from tax foreclosure sales. Search county records for unclaimed excess proceeds and learn how Michigan handles surplus funds.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in IndianaHow to find surplus funds in Indiana from tax sales and foreclosures. Learn about Indiana excess proceeds, county records, and how to file a claim.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in ArizonaHow to find surplus funds in Arizona from tax lien and tax deed sales. Search county records for unclaimed excess proceeds and learn how to claim them.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in ColoradoHow to find surplus funds in Colorado from tax sales and foreclosures. Learn about Colorado excess proceeds rules, county records, and the claims process.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Washington StateHow to find surplus funds in Washington state from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in Washington.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in North CarolinaHow to find surplus funds in North Carolina from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in NC.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in New JerseyHow to find surplus funds in New Jersey from tax sales and sheriff sales. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in NJ.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in New YorkHow to find surplus funds in New York from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming surplus monies in NY.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in TennesseeHow to find surplus funds in Tennessee from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in TN.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in South CarolinaHow to find surplus funds in South Carolina from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess funds in SC.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in IllinoisHow to find surplus funds in Illinois from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in IL.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MarylandHow to find surplus funds in Maryland from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in MD.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in VirginiaHow to find surplus funds in Virginia from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in VA.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MissouriHow to find surplus funds in Missouri from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in MO.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in OklahomaHow to find surplus funds in Oklahoma from tax resale auctions. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in OK.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in AlabamaHow to find surplus funds in Alabama from tax sales. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in AL.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in LouisianaHow to find surplus funds in Louisiana from tax sales. Search parish records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in LA.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in KentuckyHow to find surplus funds in Kentucky from tax sales and foreclosures. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in KY.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in ArkansasHow to find surplus funds in Arkansas from tax sales. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in AR.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MississippiHow to find surplus funds in Mississippi from tax sales. Search county records and learn about claiming excess proceeds in MS.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in WisconsinHow to find surplus funds in Wisconsin from tax deed sales. Learn about county treasurer offices, Wisconsin surplus fund laws, and how to file a claim.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MinnesotaHow to find surplus funds in Minnesota from tax-forfeited land sales. Learn about the Tyler v. Hennepin ruling, claim deadlines, and the $109M settlement.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in NevadaHow to find surplus funds in Nevada from tax sale excess proceeds. Learn about NRS 361.610, the one-year claim deadline, and which counties publish data online.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in OregonHow to find surplus funds in Oregon from tax foreclosure sales. Learn about Oregon HB 2089, ORS 275.275, and the Multnomah County surplus settlement.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in ConnecticutHow to find surplus funds in Connecticut from tax sale foreclosures. Connecticut handles surplus at the municipal level through Superior Court deposits.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in MassachusettsHow to find surplus funds in Massachusetts from tax title foreclosures. Learn about the 2025 surplus funds law requiring municipalities to return excess proceeds.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in South DakotaHow to find surplus funds in South Dakota from tax deed sales. Learn about SDCL 10-25-12, the 180-day claim window, and which counties publish data online.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in North DakotaHow to find surplus funds in North Dakota from tax deed sales. Learn about ND Century Code Title 57 and how county auditor/treasurers handle excess proceeds.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in VermontHow to find surplus funds in Vermont from tax sales. Vermont handles tax sales at the town level with new guardrails passed in 2024.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in WyomingHow to find surplus funds in Wyoming from tax lien sales. Learn about WY Statute 39-13-108 and the 60-day surplus claim window.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in AlaskaHow to find surplus funds in Alaska from tax foreclosure sales. Learn about AS 29.45.480, the six-month claim deadline, and how boroughs handle excess proceeds.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Washington, D.C.How to find surplus funds in Washington, D.C. from tax lien sales. Learn about DC Code 47-1382.01 and how the Office of Tax and Revenue handles excess proceeds.
- How ToHow to Skip Trace Surplus Funds LeadsSkip tracing surplus funds leads helps you find former property owners owed money. Learn the best methods and tools for locating hard-to-find contacts.
- How ToHow to Contact Property Owners About Surplus FundsHow to contact property owners about surplus funds effectively. Learn best practices for phone calls, letters, and outreach that gets responses.
- How ToSurplus Funds Letter Templates | How to Write Letters That Get SignedSurplus funds letters are a proven way to reach property owners. Learn how to write effective outreach letters that get high response rates.
- How ToHow to Build a Surplus Funds Lead PipelineBuild a surplus funds lead pipeline that keeps your recovery business growing. Learn how to source, qualify, and manage leads from county surplus funds lists.
- What AreWhat Is Overbid Money from a Property Auction?Overbid money from a property auction is the amount paid above the minimum bid. Learn what overbid funds are, who can claim them, and how the process works.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Hawaii (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales in Hawaii. Covers Honolulu, Maui, and Hawaii County with links to official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Maine (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax lien foreclosures in Maine. Covers Cumberland, York, and Penobscot counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in New Hampshire (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax deed sales in New Hampshire. Covers Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Merrimack counties.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Montana (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax deed sales in Montana. Covers Yellowstone, Cascade, and Missoula counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Rhode Island (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales in Rhode Island. Covers Providence, Kent, and Washington counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Delaware (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from sheriff sales in Delaware. Covers New Castle, Sussex, and Kent counties with links to official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Iowa (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales in Iowa. Covers Polk, Linn, and Scott counties with links to official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Kansas (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax foreclosure sales in Kansas. Covers Johnson, Sedgwick, and Shawnee counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Nebraska (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales in Nebraska. Covers Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in New Mexico (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales in New Mexico. Covers Bernalillo, Dona Ana, and Santa Fe counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in West Virginia (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax lien auctions in West Virginia. Covers Kanawha, Berkeley, and Monongalia counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Idaho (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax deed sales in Idaho. Covers Ada, Canyon, and Kootenai counties with official resources.
- State GuideHow to Find Surplus Funds in Utah (2026 Guide)Learn how to find and claim surplus funds from tax sales and trustee foreclosure sales in Utah. Covers Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Washington counties and the State Treasurer.