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Auction surplus funds
Learn about excess money from foreclosure auctions, and how to access this information
If we sell a parcel at a foreclosure auction for more than the amount owed, the previous record title owner can claim the excess money. This is the party who held title on the day that we filed the Certificate of Delinquency. Record title owners have up to three years from the date of the sale to make their claim.
For more information about tax foreclosures, call 206-263-2649 or email TaxForeclosures@kingcounty.gov.
Foreclosure excess payment files - Disclaimer
I am requesting copies of the Foreclosure Excess Payment files available through King County Treasury.
I understand that under Washington State law, RCW 63.29.350, it is unlawful for any person to receive or contract with any person for locating funds held by the county that are proceeds from a foreclosure for delinquent property taxes, in excess of five percent of the value thereof returned to such owner.
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