Providence County surplus funds list
Rhode Island · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Providence County list
Providence County has no county government; tax sales are held by each city or town (Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, North Providence, Johnston, Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Scituate, Foster and Central Falls). None publishes a list of tax sale surplus. Ask the tax collector of the town where the property is for sales whose bid exceeded the taxes owed and for any surplus it holds (an Access to Public Records Act request, RIGL 38-2), and check the Superior Court petition-to-foreclose case for the property. Unclaimed money ends up with the RI General Treasurer's unclaimed property program.
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Questions
Where does the Providence County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Providence County (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Providence 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 Rhode Island law may cap the fee or require a waiting period. Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.