What are Jackson County surplus funds or excess funds?

Surplus funds, excess funds and overages all describe the same money. When a Jackson, FL property sells at a tax deed or foreclosure auction for more than the amount owed, the excess is held by the Clerk of Court. Tax deed surplus is governed by Florida Statutes section 197.582 and foreclosure surplus by section 45.032.

Who can claim surplus funds in Jackson County?

Generally the former owner of record as of the date the sale was recorded, then subordinate lienholders in order of priority. Claim windows run from the clerk's notice and are short. Jackson County's indexed volume is 32 tax deed and 9 foreclosure sales, so both statutory tracks are in play here.

How many Jackson County auction sales does DeedScope index?

41 Jackson, FL auction records across 7 cities, concentrated in Alford, Marianna and Cottondale. The heaviest month on the current calendar is November, with 23 scheduled sales.

Does DeedScope hold Jackson County surplus funds lists?

No. DeedScope indexes public auction sale records, which is where surplus originates. The official surplus or registry list is published by the county Clerk of Court and should be verified there.

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Jackson, FL surplus funds

Jackson County surplus funds and tax deed overages

Surplus in Jackson County comes from sales that clear more than what was owed, and it has 32 tax deed and 9 foreclosure sales scheduled.

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32tax deed sales indexed

9foreclosure sales indexed

25sales in the next 30 days

Where the Jackson County surplus funds list is

No online list confirmed for Jackson; its sales run through jackson.realtaxdeed.com, and the clerk's registry desk holds the list.

Which rules apply to Jackson County surplus

78% of Jackson's sales are tax deeds, so most surplus here falls under § 197.582, with claims due 120 days from the clerk's notice.

Where Jackson surplus comes from

$20,267 average assessed value, $2,411 average opening bid. 25 Jackson sales are scheduled in the next 30 days.

Nearby: Washington surplus funds · Bay surplus funds

How Florida surplus claims work, statewide

Upcoming Jackson County sales

Auction date	Type	City	Opening bid	Assessed value
10/22/2026 11:00 AM CT	Foreclosure	Graceville	-	$138,253
10/22/2026 11:00 AM CT	Foreclosure	Malone	-	$164,786
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Marianna	$2,450	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Marianna	$2,692	$6,201
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Marianna	$2,409	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Marianna	$1,755	$6,201
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,459	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,352	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,338	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,337	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,509	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,411	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,617	$6,201
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,402	$4,430
10/27/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Cottondale	$2,264	$17,740
10/29/2026 11:00 AM CT	Foreclosure	Cottondale	-	$40,751
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,753	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,425	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,507	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,120	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,353	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,374	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Alford	$2,507	$4,430
11/03/2026 11:00 AM CT	Tax deed	Campbellton	$2,606	$10,200
11/05/2026 11:00 AM CT	Foreclosure	Greenwood	-	$45,463

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