Surplus funds recovery in San Diego (excess proceeds from foreclosure or tax sales) can be recovered by filing a claim with the County Treasurer-Tax Collector or the appointed trustee. If the property was sold for more than the taxes/liens owed, owners can file a claim at sdttc.com
. Unclaimed money from uncashed checks can be claimed through the City sandiego.gov/finance/unclaimed
Key Information for Surplus Funds Recovery San Diego
- Foreclosure Surplus: If a house is sold at auction for more than the debt, the owner can claim the excess. Contact the trustee listed on the Notice of Trustee Sale, or search for “Excess Proceeds” on the San Diego Treasurer-Tax Collector site.
- Unclaimed Money/Checks: The City of San Diego maintains a list of uncashed checks (e.g., refunds, vendor payments).
- Deadlines: Unclaimed checks from the City issued before April 1, 2024, must be claimed by June 16, 2025, or they will be transferred to the General Fund.
- Process: Claims over $1,000 for City funds require a notarized form.
- Free Service: You can claim these funds directly without hiring a service, as the county and city provide this process for free.
- Property Tax Refunds: The Treasurer-Tax Collector handles unclaimed property tax refunds. County of San Diego (.gov) +6
Official Resources
- San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector (Excess Proceeds/Unclaimed Money): sdttc.com
- City of San Diego Unclaimed Monies: sandiego.gov/finance/unclaimed
- California State Controller (Lost Property): claimit.ca.gov
