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Florida has one of the nation's highest tax sale overage volumes — and a 20-year claim window. DueFinder searches every county for unclaimed proceeds owed to former owners.

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67 Florida counties covered
1 in 230 FL homes in foreclosure
20 yrs Claim window (FS §197.582)
40% Max finder's fee (FS §116.23)

Top Opportunity Counties

Florida's Highest-Volume Surplus Counties

Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough generate the most surplus fund activity due to high property values and frequent auction schedules. DueFinder indexes all 67 counties in real time.

Miami-DadeHigh volume
BrowardHigh volume
Palm BeachHigh volume
HillsboroughActive
OrangeActive
PinellasActive
DuvalActive
LeeActive
VolusiaActive
PolkActive
SarasotaActive
PascoActive
CollierActive
BrevardActive
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Florida Surplus Law

How Surplus Funds Work in Florida

When a tax deed sale generates proceeds exceeding the owed taxes, the surplus is held by the county clerk. Florida law requires the county to notify the former owner — but many owners never claim it.

Florida Statute §197.582

Surplus proceeds from tax deed sales are deposited with the clerk of courts. The former property owner has 20 years to file a claim. Unclaimed funds escheat to the county after that window closes.

Florida Statute §116.23 — Finder's Fee Cap

Professional finders may charge up to 40% of the surplus if the contract is executed after funds are deposited and before a claim is filed. Finders must be licensed as a private investigator if providing locating services.

Example: A Broward County tax deed sale generates $85,000 on a property with $22,000 owed. The $63,000 surplus sits with the clerk — often for years — waiting to be claimed.

FAQ

Florida Surplus Funds — Common Questions

What are surplus funds in Florida? +
Surplus funds in Florida are excess proceeds from tax deed sales or foreclosure auctions where the sale price exceeded the amount owed. Under Florida Statute §197.582, the former property owner is entitled to claim the overage — but many go unclaimed, sometimes for years.
How long is the Florida surplus claim window? +
Florida allows 20 years to claim tax deed surplus funds. This is one of the longest windows in the country, which means large backlogs of unclaimed money exist across the state. Unclaimed amounts escheat to the county after 20 years.
Which counties have the most surplus fund activity? +
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Orange counties generate the most volume due to high property values and active auction schedules. However, smaller counties like Lee and Collier often have larger individual surplus amounts per case.
Can I charge a finder's fee to recover Florida surplus funds? +
Yes. Florida Statute §116.23 permits finders to charge up to 40% of the recovered amount if the contract is signed after funds are deposited. Some counties may impose additional requirements — DueFinder surfaces the applicable rules for each county automatically.
How does DueFinder find Florida surplus funds? +
DueFinder searches county clerk records, matches former property owners, and surfaces leads with overage amount, property address, and claim deadline. You get a clean list of actionable leads — no manual court searching required.

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