Florida Surplus Funds List by County
$25.6M in unclaimed surplus funds sitting across 10 Florida counties, also called excess proceeds. That's 2,694 claims with a named former owner and a positive balance.
Florida uses a Tax Lien Certificate system with a 2 years from certificate sale date redemption period.
Total Unclaimed
$25.6M
2,694 named-owner claims
Average Claim
$9,512
Per named-owner record
Largest Unclaimed
$246,548
Single claim
Counties with Records
10
2,694 of 5,170 rows are workable
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Deadline Urgency
These Florida claims have deadlines approaching. Once expired, the money escheats to the county or state.
Expiring in 7 Days
0
unclaimed claims
Expiring in 30 Days
22
unclaimed claims
Expiring in 90 Days
146
unclaimed claims
Florida Surplus Funds List by County
Counting only unclaimed records that name a former owner and carry a positive balance — rows with no owner name on file are listed separately below and excluded from every total on this page.
Unclaimed
$11.4M
Claims
668
Avg Claim
$17,081
Largest
$177,868
Unclaimed
$7.5M
Claims
646
Avg Claim
$11,728
Largest
$246,548
Unclaimed
$1.5M
Claims
475
Avg Claim
$3,280
Largest
$39,963
Volusia County
22 in 30dUnclaimed
$1.2M
Claims
376
Avg Claim
$3,356
Largest
$47,527
Unclaimed
$1.2M
Claims
42
Avg Claim
$29,457
Largest
$168,986
Unclaimed
$892,258
Claims
206
Avg Claim
$4,331
Largest
$28,187
Collier County
Unclaimed
$634,375
Claims
30
Avg Claim
$21,146
Largest
$236,258
Unclaimed
$510,557
Claims
95
Avg Claim
$5,374
Largest
$23,011
Unclaimed
$361,387
Claims
39
Avg Claim
$9,266
Largest
$180,379
Unclaimed
$184,396
Claims
117
Avg Claim
$1,576
Largest
$93,806
What This Means for Recovery Agents
$25.6M
sitting in county accounts right now against records that name a former owner — the ones you can actually work
State-capped fees
Florida caps recovery/assignee compensation (around 12% for assignees). Owners can also file the claim themselves for free.
146
claims with deadlines in the next 90 days — once they expire, the funds may escheat to the county or state
Top counties by unclaimed surplus:
Florida Tax Sale Law
Tax Sale Type
Tax Lien Certificate
Redemption Period
2 years from certificate sale date
Quiet Title Process
Chapter 65 action; lis pendens required; tax deed QT common
Probate Framework
Summary administration for estates < $75K; formal administration otherwise
Recording Standards
County Property Appraiser + Tax Collector separate offices; folio numbers
Data Accessibility
High — strong public records law; most counties have online portals
Ready to Recover Florida Surplus Funds?
Track 2,694 claims with named former owners across 10 Florida counties. Find owners and heirs, manage your pipeline, and never miss a deadline.
This is data, not a recovery service.
LienSuite compiles and organizes public county records. We are not a law firm and not a surplus recovery or "finder" service — we do not locate claimants for you, file claims, or take a percentage of anything. What you do with the list is up to you, and it has to comply with your state's rules.
FL fee rules
Florida caps recovery/assignee compensation (around 12% for assignees). Owners can also file the claim themselves for free.
The owner can always claim these funds for free.
Former owners — or their heirs — can file directly with the county at no cost; no recovery agent, attorney, or paid service is required. Many states require any recovery agreement to disclose this in writing.
Data sourced from public county tax records and appraisal district filings. Updated periodically. All counts shown are approximate ranges, not exact figures. Property data may contain inaccuracies from source records. This information is provided for educational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Always verify data independently before making investment decisions.