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Mat-Su Borough tax foreclosure excess proceeds
The Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough sells tax-foreclosed property and holds any excess proceeds for former owners for a limited time.
How to claim Matanuska-Susitna Borough surplus funds yourself (free)
- Ask the Borough's finance or treasury office (phone number on matsu.gov) whether excess proceeds are being held for your former parcel.
- Request the Borough's claim form and instructions.
- Complete and notarize it, attach ID and supporting documents, and file it within six months of the sale.
Deadline
Alaska Statute 29.45.480 bars a claim filed more than six months after the tax foreclosure sale. Check the date of the sale and file well before that.
Official Matanuska-Susitna Borough links
Who can claim?
The former owner of record. If the owner has died, heirs or the estate's personal representative may be able to claim, usually with a death certificate and proof of authority. Lienholders may be paid first.
Last checked 2026-10-13. Rules, lists and deadlines change, so always confirm with the office holding the money. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Want help instead?
You can file this claim yourself, free. If you would rather hand it off, Rightful Recovery prepares the forms, arranges the notary and follows up with the office until it pays you. Nothing up front, and our fee is 10% only if money is recovered. We are a private company, not a government office.
Common questions
Do I need a company to claim Matanuska-Susitna Borough surplus funds?
No. Matanuska-Susitna Borough accepts claims directly from the owner, and it does not charge to file. Rightful Recovery is optional help.
What does Rightful Recovery charge?
Nothing up front. If you hire us and money is paid to you, our fee is 10% of what you receive. Complex estate cases are quoted in writing before you sign.
How do I know this is not a scam?
Call Matanuska-Susitna Borough using the phone number on its own official website and ask whether money is held in your name. Never pay anyone a fee before you are paid.