Surplus Proceeds Settlement
Class members can generally recover 125 percent of their properties' surplus proceeds, minus any attorneys' fees and costs. This number is subject to certain potential adjustments.
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 16, 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
When 27 Michigan counties foreclosed on properties for tax nonpayment, they sold the properties at auction and kept the difference between the taxes owed and the sales proceeds. The lawsuit alleged that the counties violated property owners' rights by retaining these "surplus proceeds" without distributing them to the former owners.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who owned a property that was foreclosed on by one of the 27 named Michigan counties between 2013 and 2020, and whose property sold for more than the unpaid taxes, fees, and costs. Class members or their heirs may claim settlement payments.
How to file
Submit a completed claim form online through the settlement website at https://www.surplusproceedssettlement.com/submit-a-claim-form by July 16, 2026. Forms, instructions, and an online claims portal are available on the settlement website. You must provide information about your property and the foreclosure details.
Common questions
- How much does the Surplus Proceeds Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Class members can generally recover 125 percent of their properties' surplus proceeds, minus any attorneys' fees and costs. This number is subject to certain potential adjustments.. 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 Surplus Proceeds Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 16, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Surplus Proceeds Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Surplus Proceeds Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at surplusproceedssettlement.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 Surplus Proceeds 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 September 23, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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