When a property sells at a tax auction for more than what was owed, the extra money legally belongs to the former owner — not the county or state.
We encourage you to verify everything independently through your own county or state office before contacting us.
Contact the county tax collector, district clerk, or sheriff's office and ask whether surplus funds are on file for your former property address.
Request the foreclosure case number. This lets you verify the funds exist in the official public record — independent of anything we tell you.
You can claim the funds yourself at no cost through the court, or work with us for expert guidance — only paying if we succeed.
Two fee structures depending on your claim size. You always know what you're paying before signing anything.
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We'll research your former property within 24–48 hours — at no cost and no obligation.
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Most former property owners never know surplus funds exist. We bridge that gap — with transparency, legal backing, and zero upfront cost.
We explain your legal rights before we ever ask for anything.
We share public records so you can verify everything independently.
We are only compensated when you successfully receive your funds.
Every claim is backed by your state's specific surplus funds statute.
Surplus funds arise in different foreclosure scenarios.
Your property sold at a county tax auction for more than the tax debt owed.
Business property sold at foreclosure with excess proceeds still held by the county.
A deceased family member's property was foreclosed. Heirs may be entitled to the surplus.
You moved away and didn't know your property was sold. Funds may still be waiting.
Here is exactly what happens when you choose to work with us.
We identify surplus funds and provide public case info so you can verify with the county before signing anything.
✓ No fee for this stepWe check for HOA fees, second mortgages, or other liens before quoting any amount.
✓ Full disclosureYou sign a fee agreement. A licensed attorney in your state files the official claim.
✓ State-licensed attorneyOnce approved, funds are released. Our fee is only collected after you are paid.
✓ You get paid firstEvery state has a statute protecting former property owners' right to surplus funds.
Former owner may file a petition for excess proceeds. 2-year right of redemption for homesteads.
⏱ 2-Year Claim WindowSurplus funds held by Clerk of Circuit Court after tax deed sale. One of the highest volumes nationally.
⏱ 120 Days then courtOfficer holding excess must give written notice. Former owners have up to 5 years to file.
⏱ 5-Year Claim WindowAny party of interest may file a claim for excess proceeds within 1 year of recordation.
⏱ 1-Year Claim WindowFormer owners, heirs, or assigns are explicitly entitled to surplus from the sale.
⏱ Varies by Circuit CourtResidue from tax foreclosure sales paid into county treasury. Owner has 3 years to claim.
⏱ 3-Year Treasury WindowMotion for excess proceeds may be filed in the court where the proceeding is pending.
⏱ File Before Unclaimed TransferAny overage from a tax sale belongs to the owner of record before the redemption period ends.
⏱ Claim After Redemption PeriodIf the highest bid exceeds the minimum due, the excess must be refunded on application.
⏱ Apply After Sale ConfirmationBalance remaining after tax sale costs is paid to the court for the persons entitled.
⏱ Special Court ProceedingExcess held in a separate fund for the record owner as of the date the county resale begins.
⏱ 1-Year Claim WindowFormer owner may file a verified claim for money in the tax sale surplus fund.
⏱ File with County AuditorWe work in all 50 states. Contact us for any state not listed above.
Neema Property Recovery Group is a surplus funds recovery consulting firm. All court filings are handled by our network of licensed state attorneys who specialize in property code and tax sale claims.
As an East African-American entrepreneur and community advocate, Abaala Ikara founded Neema Property Recovery Group after recognizing a painful pattern: families who had already been through the trauma of losing a property were also losing thousands of dollars they were legally owed — simply because no one told them the money existed.
With a background in business services and community advocacy through Neema Global Service Inc., Abaala built a process grounded in education, transparency, and zero upfront cost — designed to serve clients remotely anywhere in the country.
Real stories from people who had no idea funds were waiting for them.
We encourage you to call your county directly before ever contacting us. The surplus funds are in official public court records. Visit neemapropertyrecovery.com to learn more about our process and verify everything independently.
Yes, absolutely. You have the right to file a claim yourself at no cost. We only earn a fee if you choose to use our service and we successfully recover funds for you.
Two options: For smaller claims ($1,200–$9,999), a flat $300 fee — you keep 100% of what the county releases. For larger claims ($10,000+), contingency of 25–35% with zero upfront cost.
Yes. Surplus funds laws exist in all 50 states. We have attorney partners licensed in every state who handle the actual court filings.
Typically 60–150 days from signing. Texas and Florida tend to move faster. We keep you informed every step of the way.
We conduct a lien review before quoting any amount. We show you the full picture before you decide to proceed — no surprises.
Heirs and legal representatives can still file claims in most states. This may require a death certificate and letters testamentary. Our attorney network handles estate claims regularly.
Through publicly available records — county appraisal district data, tax records, and court filings — legally accessible to the public in every state. We use this solely to notify you of funds you may be owed.
A 10-minute conversation is all it takes — at no cost to you.