St. Louis County surplus funds list
Minnesota · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales, updated Oct 12, 2026.
St. Louis County surplus records (50)
| Type | Case / deed # | Surplus |
|---|---|---|
| Tax deed | B22260089 | $79,531 |
| Tax deed | B22260057 | $65,814 |
| Tax deed | B22260058 | $48,283 |
| Tax deed | B22260063 | $34,318 |
| Tax deed | B22260038 | $33,829 |
| Tax deed | B22260072 | $31,253 |
| Tax deed | B22260032 | $26,999 |
| Tax deed | B22260067 | $25,423 |
| Tax deed | B22260042 | $22,665 |
| Tax deed | B22260022 | $22,621 |
| Tax deed | B22260059 | $21,199 |
| Tax deed | B22260020 | $18,194 |
| Tax deed | B22260021 | $17,421 |
| Tax deed | B22260080 | $16,903 |
| Tax deed | B22260075 | $15,642 |
| Tax deed | B22250041 | $13,212 |
| Tax deed | B22260084 | $12,457 |
| Tax deed | B22260005 | $11,585 |
| Tax deed | B22260036 | $11,243 |
| Tax deed | B22260079 | $10,063 |
| Tax deed | B22260014 | $9,174 |
| Tax deed | B22260025 | $8,735 |
| Tax deed | B22260006 | $6,691 |
| Tax deed | B22260087 | $6,008 |
| Tax deed | B22260054 | $5,741 |
| Tax deed | B22260091 | $5,274 |
| Tax deed | B22260081 | $4,850 |
| Tax deed | B22260085 | $4,346 |
| Tax deed | B22260090 | $4,302 |
| Tax deed | B22260040 | $3,817 |
| Tax deed | B22260069 | $3,422 |
| Tax deed | B22260041 | $2,800 |
| Tax deed | B22260064 | $2,332 |
| Tax deed | B22260070 | $1,875 |
| Tax deed | B22260044 | $1,747 |
| Tax deed | B22260010 | $1,347 |
| Tax deed | B22260039 | $1,031 |
| Tax deed | B22260095 | $855 |
| Tax deed | B22260086 | $728 |
| Tax deed | B22260074 | $560 |
| Tax deed | B22260023 | $452 |
| Tax deed | B22260068 | $400 |
| Tax deed | B22260018 | $299 |
| Tax deed | B22260019 | $284 |
| Tax deed | B22260056 | $184 |
| Tax deed | B22260024 | $156 |
| Tax deed | B22260015 | $60 |
| Tax deed | B22260043 | $35 |
| Tax deed | B22260051 | $32 |
| Tax deed | B22260009 | $23 |
Source: St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department, list dated Aug 24, 2026, checked Oct 12, 2026. Owner names are shortened here; full names, parcel numbers and CSV export are in Pro.
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Minnesota surplus funds rules
- Sales that create surplus
- Tax-forfeited land sale by county (ch. 282; Mortgage foreclosure by advertisement; Judicial mortgage foreclosure (ch. 581); HOA/common-interest lien foreclosure by advertisement (515B.3-116)
- Who holds the money
- Tax: county auditor (minimum bid to forfeited tax sale fund; excess available for distribution, 282.005 subd. 5). Mortgage: sheriff holds surplus >= $100 for the redemption period (580.10 subd. 1).
- Unclaimed funds go to
- Tax: if no interested party claims within the claim period (or court finds none entitled), proceeds return to the county forfeited tax sale fund (282.005 subds. 6(c), 9); unclaimed mineral payments cancel to general fund. Mortgage: not addressed in 580.10; court order under 580.28 for disputes.
- How owners claim
- Tax: auditor mails notice + Commissioner of Revenue claim form within 60 days of sale (certified mail; second first-class notice 90-120 days after sale; notice to occupants); interested party (owner, lienholder, or person registered under 276.041) files claim with county auditor. Mortgage: written demand to sheriff; owner may apply surplus to redemption (580.10 subd. 3); junior lienholders demand within redemption period with affidavit. — deadline: Tax: within 6 months after the notice is first mailed (282.005 subd. 6(a)); county pays only after claim period expires. Mortgage: junior creditors must demand within redemption period; owner then gets remainder.
- Agent / finder fee cap
- No finder/fee cap provisions in 282.005 or 580.10. State unclaimed property finder rules (ch. 345): . verify
Law: Minn. Stat. 282.005 (2024 c 127 art 70 s 4); 580.10 (am. 2025 c 35 art 10 s 4)
Questions
Where does the St. Louis County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Aug 24, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in St. Louis 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 Minnesota: Tax: within 6 months after the notice is first mailed (282.005 subd. 6(a)).
Can someone else claim the money for me?
Yes, recovery agents and attorneys do this for a fee, but Minnesota law may cap the fee or require a waiting period (No finder/fee cap provisions in 282.005 or 580.10. State unclaimed property finder rules (ch. 345): .). Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.