Michigan Counties Tax Foreclosure Surplus Proceeds Class Action Settlement
Former owners of tax-foreclosed properties in participating Michigan counties (2013-2020) sold for more than taxes owed.
Who’s Eligible
- You must have owned a property in fee simple in one of the participating counties: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, St Clair, or Tuscola.
- The property must have been foreclosed through a real property tax foreclosure during the Class Period (January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2020).
- The property must have been sold at tax auction for more than the Minimum Sale Price (taxes, fees, and costs owed).
- The County must not have refunded the Surplus Proceeds to you.
- You must submit a valid claim form by the deadline.
Eligible States
Quick Eligibility Check
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
You can file a claim in two ways:
1. File Online
- Visit the official site at www.SurplusProceedsSettlement.com.
- Submit your claim before 11:59 p.m. on July 16, 2026.
2. File by Mail
- Download the paper form or request one from the Administrator.
- Mail to: Surplus Proceeds Settlement, c/o RG2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479.
- Ensure it is postmarked or received by July 16, 2026.
Settlement Payout
Each Class Member who submits a valid claim will usually receive 125% of the surplus proceeds from the sale of the property less the amount the court awards to cover attorney’s fees and costs.
Background of the Lawsuit
Plaintiffs allege that the defendant Counties violated their rights by retaining the surplus proceeds from the sale of tax-foreclosed properties that exceeded the unpaid taxes, fees, and other costs. The Counties deny wrongdoing, citing compliance with the Michigan statute governing property taxes at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this lawsuit about?
Who is included in the Class?
What does the Settlement provide?
When will I receive my payment?
Can I exclude myself from the Settlement?
Settlement Administrator
Surplus Proceeds Settlement, c/o RG2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
Case Details
Listing Information
No news articles related to this settlement yet
Discussion
Disclaimer
The information on this website is free to access and provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. We summarise settlement information from official notices, court documents, settlement websites, administrators, and other primary sources where available.
Settlement details and deadlines may change. Always refer to the official settlement website or consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Every listing is reviewed by our research team. Found an error? Let us know. Learn more about how we verify our information.
