Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement
Surplus proceeds from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties that exceeded unpaid taxes, fees, and costs
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 13, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Multnomah County allegedly violated plaintiffs' rights by failing to provide proceeds from sales of tax-foreclosed properties that exceeded unpaid taxes and fees, in violation of the U.S. Supreme Court's Tyler v. Hennepin County decision. Multnomah County denies wrongdoing but has agreed to settle to avoid costly litigation.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who held or is the heir to a person or entity that held an ownership interest in or valid lien on real property foreclosed and sold in Multnomah County between October 12, 2017 and June 25, 2025 for nonpayment of real property taxes.
How to file
Submit a completed claim form by Friday, March 13, 2026, either online at the settlement website or by mail to Lynch v. Multnomah County, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. You must be a member of the Settlement Class or heir to qualify.
Common questions
- How much does the Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Surplus proceeds from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties that exceeded unpaid taxes, fees, and costs. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 13, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at multnomahtaxforeclosuresettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for November 10, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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