Douglas County surplus funds list
Colorado · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales, updated Oct 12, 2026.
The newest sale on this list is from Nov 20, 2024. Douglas County holds tax sales only a few times a year, and new surplus shows up on the list after the next sale. We check the official list every day — source.
Douglas County surplus records (2)
| Sale date | Type | Case / deed # | Former owner | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Foreclosure | 2024-0133 | J•••• A•• H••••• | $42,966 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Foreclosure | 2023-0127 | S••••• T•• M••••• | $295,117 |
Source: Douglas County Public Trustee, list dated Jul 17, 2025, checked Oct 12, 2026. Owner names are shortened here; full names, parcel numbers and CSV export are in Pro.
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Colorado surplus funds rules
- Sales that create surplus
- Public trustee (non-judicial) foreclosure sale; Judicial/sheriff foreclosure sale; Treasurer's deed public auction after tax lien (HB24-1056, CRS 39-11.5); HOA foreclosure (via public trustee/sheriff, same overbid rules)
- Who holds the money
- Public trustee holds overbid in escrow 6 months from sale (38-38-111(3)(a)(II)); must mail notice within 30 days after redemption periods expire if >= $25 and publish if > $500 unclaimed 60 days after redemption. Tax-lien auction overbid: county treasurer (39-11.5).
- Unclaimed funds go to
- Public trustee overbid unclaimed 6 months after sale: < $25 to county general fund; >= $25 transferred to State Treasurer unclaimed property ('Great Colorado Payback'). Treasurer-deed auction overbid holding period/escheat: . verify
- How owners claim
- Public trustee: contact trustee and submit claim form within 6 months (Denver form linked); after transfer, claim free at Great Colorado Payback (colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty / State Treasurer). Treasurer deed auction: junior lienors file overbid claim with treasurer after sale; owner contacts county treasurer. — deadline: 6 months from public trustee sale, then claim from State Treasurer with no deadline.
- Agent / finder fee cap
- While held by public trustee: any agreement to pay compensation to recover overbid is unenforceable; inducing one is a class 2 misdemeanor (38-38-111(2.5)(c)). After transfer to State Treasurer: 20% max if agreement made 2-3 years after transfer; 30% max if > 3 years (38-13-1304). Treasurer-deed overbid (HB24-1056): compensation agreements to recover owner's overbid from treasurer prohibited/unenforceable, class 2 misdemeanor. verify
Law: CRS 38-38-111(2.5), 38-13-1304; CRS 39-11.5 (HB24-1056) · confirm details with the county; rules change.
Questions
Where does the Douglas County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Douglas County Public Trustee (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Jul 17, 2025.
How do I claim surplus funds in Douglas County?
The former owner (or heirs) files a claim with the office that holds the funds, usually with ID and proof of ownership. It is free to do yourself. See how to claim surplus funds; in Colorado: 6 months from public trustee sale, then claim from State Treasurer with no deadline..
Can someone else claim the money for me?
Yes, recovery agents and attorneys do this for a fee, but Colorado law may cap the fee or require a waiting period (While held by public trustee: any agreement to pay compensation to recover overbid is unenforceable). Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.