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Lemhi County tax deed sale excess proceeds
Lemhi County, Idaho (Salmon) holds tax deed sales; any excess over taxes and costs is held for the former owner.
How to claim Lemhi County surplus funds yourself (free)
- Check the County's tax sale notice for your parcel.
- After the sale, ask the County Clerk or Treasurer (contacts on lemhicountyidaho.org) whether excess proceeds are held for you.
- Submit the County's claim with ID and supporting documents inside the window.
Deadline
In Idaho the county treasurer holds excess proceeds for a short window after its notice (60 days under Idaho Code 31-808). After that the money goes to the Idaho State Treasurer's unclaimed property program, where you can still claim it free.
Good to know
Idaho Code 14-5-1301 voids paid finder agreements for money held by the State until 24 months after it reaches the State. In that period we will only point you to the free claim.
Official Lemhi County 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 Lemhi County surplus funds?
No. Lemhi County 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 Lemhi County 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.