Chittenden County surplus funds list
Vermont · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales.
Getting the Chittenden County list
Vermont towns, not counties, hold tax sales and their overplus. Ask the delinquent tax collector or town treasurer of the town where the property lies in Chittenden County (largest: Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Colchester) under the Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. 315 et seq.) for recent tax sales and any overplus held. Any overplus from a Vermont tax sale (the price above the taxes and costs) belongs to the property owner, who can demand it from the town's delinquent tax collector or treasurer (32 V.S.A. 5260); money left unclaimed may end up with the Vermont State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division.
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Questions
Where does the Chittenden County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Chittenden County. Surplus Funds HQ checks it every week and last found it updated Oct 12, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Chittenden 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 Vermont law may cap the fee or require a waiting period. Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.