Lancaster County surplus funds list
Nebraska · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Lancaster County list
Lancaster County's website blocks automated access and we found no surplus list. Ask the Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court (Lincoln) which foreclosure cases hold excess proceeds from Sheriff's sales. Since LB 727 (2023) a tax certificate holder may take a treasurer's tax deed only when the owner's equity is $25,000 or less; otherwise the certificate must be foreclosed in district court (Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-1837, 77-1902), and sale proceeds above the taxes, interest and costs are paid into that court for the former owner.
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Questions
Where does the Lancaster County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Lancaster County (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Lancaster 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 Nebraska law may cap the fee or require a waiting period. Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.