Wayne County surplus funds list
Pennsylvania · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales, updated Oct 12, 2026.
Wayne County surplus records (12)
| Type | Case / deed # | Former owner | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax deed | OVERBID - UPSET SALE (acct 007109) | T••••• D••••• | $15,091 |
| Tax deed | MORTGAGE LIEN (acct 037202) | M••••• &•• H••••• | $12,538 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - UPSET SALE (acct 105788) | D••••• G••••• D•••• | $9,233 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - JUDICIAL SALE (acct 010086) | D••••• O••••• M••••• | $3,478 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - UPSET SALE (acct 022069) | K•••• L••••• | $2,513 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - REPOS SALE (acct 021089) | B••••• A••••• D•••• | $2,090 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - UPSET SALE (acct 010099) | G••••• B••••• D•••• | $1,721 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - UPSET SALE (acct 001616) | M••••• &•• K•• | $572 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - JUDICIAL SALE (acct 017080) | K••••• A••••• T••••• | $537 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - REPOS SALE (acct 015889) | C••••• B••••• D•••• | $445 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - REPOS SALE (acct 044249) | Y•• H•• &•• | $258 |
| Tax deed | OVERBID - REPOS SALE (acct 044249) | P••••• A••••• L•• | $38 |
Source: Wayne County Tax Claim Bureau, list dated Oct 12, 2026, checked Oct 12, 2026. Owner names are shortened here; full names, parcel numbers and CSV export are in Pro.
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Pennsylvania surplus funds rules
- Sales that create surplus
- County Tax Claim Bureau upset sale and judicial (free and clear) sale under Real Estate Tax Sale Law (RETSL), 72 P.S. 5860.101 et seq.; Philadelphia/Pittsburgh sheriff tax sales under Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act; Judicial mortgage foreclosure sheriff sales (distribution under Pa.R.C.P. 3136 schedule); No non-judicial trustee sales
- Who holds the money
- Tax sales: county Tax Claim Bureau holds owner's balance in a separate account per property (RETSL 205(b)). Sheriff sales: county sheriff (e.g., Philadelphia Sheriff's Office) holds proceeds pending schedule of distribution.
- Unclaimed funds go to
- RETSL 205(f): if no claim for the balance due owner within 3 years of the sale date, the balance is distributed to taxing districts pro rata by millage (county keeps interest). Sheriff excess unclaimed goes to PA Treasury unclaimed property. verify
- How owners claim
- Tax Claim Bureau: notarized application with photo ID and proof of ownership/interest (county forms, e.g., Berks, Cumberland). Owner is paid fifth after Commonwealth, taxing districts, municipal claims, mortgagees/lienholders (205(d)). Sheriff sales: exceptions/claim to schedule of distribution (Pa.R.C.P. 3136) or petition to court. — deadline: 3 years from date of tax sale (RETSL 205(f)).
- Agent / finder fee cap
- 15% of property value, but only for unclaimed property held by PA Treasury (72 P.S. 1301.11a, per Treasury notices). No statutory cap found for funds still held by Tax Claim Bureau or sheriff.
Law: 72 P.S. 5860.205 (RETSL); 72 P.S. 1301.11a (unclaimed property finders); Pa.R.C.P. 3136 · confirm details with the county; rules change.
Questions
Where does the Wayne County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Wayne County Tax Claim Bureau (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Wayne 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 Pennsylvania: 3 years from date of tax sale (RETSL 205(f))..
Can someone else claim the money for me?
Yes, recovery agents and attorneys do this for a fee, but Pennsylvania law may cap the fee or require a waiting period (15% of property value, but only for unclaimed property held by PA Treasury (72 P.S. 1301.11a, per Treasury notices). No statutory cap found for funds still held by Tax Claim Bureau or sheriff.). Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.