Multnomah County Tax Foreclosure Settlement
Surplus proceeds from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties that exceeded unpaid taxes, fees, and costs
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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.
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