Howard County surplus funds list
Maryland · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Howard County list
Howard County posts a "Tax Sale Proceeds" spreadsheet (Tax Sale Surplus and Excess Funds) naming each account and depositor with the deposit date, but only a grand total (about $1.19 million in February 2026), not the amount per account. The County pays third parties only on a Circuit Court order. 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 Howard County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Howard County (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Howard 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.