IN REM TAX FORECLOSURE SURPLUS
The Chautauqua County Finance Department receives funds on foreclosed properties from its in rem Tax foreclosure auction every year.
These funds can only be claimed from our office by a court order. Property owners, or persons with interest in a property have three years from the certification of the auction surplus to claim these funds. After that time those funds are forfeited back to the tax district.
To claim surplus funds, you can:
- Hire an attorney or
- Use the following information to obtain the court order yourself.
NOTE: The Court Clerk, Chautauqua County Finance Department, and County Clerk's Office cannot provide any legal advice or guidance on the claims process.
Please make sure to include the Index No., Town/City, and SBL # on all surplus forms.
Click here to access instructions on the process to claim In Rem Foreclosure Surplus funds (Link to Chautauqua County In Rem Foreclosure Surplus Funds Instructions)
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