Phelps County surplus funds list
Nebraska · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Phelps County list
Phelps County posts no surplus list. Ask the Phelps County Clerk of the District Court which tax-certificate or mortgage foreclosure cases hold excess sale proceeds (or search the case on Nebraska JUSTICE), then file an application for the funds in that case. 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 Phelps County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Phelps County. Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Phelps 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.