Treasurer Sabree shares Information on Notice of Intent to claim
Published on May 10, 2024
NOTICE OF INTENT
Did you lose your property to tax foreclosure?
You may be entitled to claim remaining proceeds from the sale associated with the parcel(s) that exceeds the amount owed for taxes, interest and fees.
Understanding the Process to Claim Surplus Proceeds
- By JULY 1 immediately following the date of foreclosure of the property, you must notify the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office by submitting the signed and notarized “Notice of Intent” form via certified mail or hand delivery, which can be found on Treasurer.WayneCounty.com under “Auctions & Claims.”
- In January, you will receive a notice from the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office requesting you to file a motion with the Circuit Court.
- Between February 1 and May 15, you must file a motion with the Circuit Court immediately following the sale or transfer of the property.
Seek assistance from an attorney or one of the following agencies:
MICHIGAN LEGAL HELP Michigan Legal help has created an online tool to assist you with creating a motion to claim proceeds from a tax foreclosure sale. You can click here to visit the online tool.
WAYNE METRO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 313-388-9799 | www.WayneMetro.org | WMConnectcenter@waynemetro.org
MICHIGAN LEGAL SERVICES 313-964-4130 | MiLegalServices.org
Your completed, notarized form must be dropped off or sent through certified mail to the Wayne County Treasurer's Office located at 400 Monroe, Detroit MI 48226 on the 5th floor no later than July 1, 2024.