Cecil County surplus funds list
Maryland · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Cecil County list
We found no published surplus list. Ask the Cecil County Department of Finance (Treasury) for its tax sale surplus (balance of bid / excess funds) list; it is a public record under the Maryland Public Information Act. The former owner claims through the county's administrative process (Tax-Property 14-818); anyone else, including a surplus recovery firm, must get an order from the Circuit Court.
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Questions
Where does the Cecil County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Cecil County (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Cecil 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.
Can someone else claim the money for me?
Yes, recovery agents and attorneys do this for a fee, but Maryland law may cap the fee or require a waiting period. Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.