When a property is sold at a Hall County tax sale for more than the delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs owed, the leftover money (called excess funds, surplus funds, or overage) is held in escrow by the Tax Commissioner. Under O.C.G.A. ยง 48-4-5, that money legally belongs to the former owner (or their heirs and certain lienholders), not the county and not the tax-sale buyer. Below is every record from the county's current published list.
Hall County excess funds list (June 30, 2026)
| Former owner | Overage owed | Parcel / Map # | Property address | Sale date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Brian H | $105,607.85 | 01039A000003 | 605 NE CANDLER ST, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Stewart Florence | $70,234.10 | 15045 000013A | 3473 ATLANTA HWY, FLOWERY BRANCH | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Ivester Linda Gail | $39,631.76 | 15009A000002 | 4405 WHIPORWILL ROAD, GILLSVILLE | June 4, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Mays Brenda | $38,034.71 | 01022 007006 | 436 SE FAIR STREET, GAINESVILLE | October 2, 2018 | Unclaimed |
| Brown Mary Lou | $25,080.62 | 09066 026004 | CHATTAHOOCHEE ST, LULA | June 6, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Sargent Lucille | $18,704.54 | 15018 000007A | 4889 MILLER LAKE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | August 7, 2018 | Unclaimed |
| Armour Jeanette | $15,438.13 | 15030A000020 | 2427 BOLMAN ROAD, GAINESVILLE | June 4, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Pinion Martha Mrs | $13,838.40 | 08057 004026 | PINYAN RD, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Porter Hoyt C & Porter Lucille T | $12,299.12 | 12009 000015 | 5926 DAHLONEGA HWY, CLERMONT | June 4, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| The Bank Of New York | $10,911.60 | 09066 011006 | 6513 GROVE STREET, LULA | August 6, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Tushar Injamul L | $10,847.76 | 15030H000049 | 2820 GLENDALE DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Sargent Lucille | $9,460.77 | 15018 000169 | MILLER LAKE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | August 7, 2018 | Unclaimed |
| Moore Jr William E | $9,092.91 | 11158A000175 | 7710 DOGWOOD TRAIL, MURRAYVILLE | August 6, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Overlook At North | $8,029.26 | 11033 000025 | 6103 TROJAN DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Nash Andrew C | $8,000.27 | 15046G000119 | 6439 IVY SPRINGS DR, FLOWERY BRANCH | October 1, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Vaquera Laura | $7,633.87 | 11131A001235 | 5412 MOUNTAIN LAKE TER, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Rochester Mortgage Llc | $7,110.42 | 10049 002039 | 3518 TRAHYLITA PL, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Carter Lucile F | $7,019.77 | 15048D000119 | 6703 SPRING HEAD DR, FLOWERY BRANCH | June 3, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Purdue John | $6,899.98 | 11158A000111 | 7810 DOGWOOD TRL, GAINESVILLE | August 6, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Satterfield Arnold M | $6,608.75 | 12054 000003 | 5436 CLARKS BRIDGE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Pmc Development Company | $5,965.17 | 09101A000011 | 3831 SKYLINE DR, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Williams Willie Nell | $5,912.68 | 15022E000013 | 2548 WILLIAMS DR, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Sweat Anthony John | $5,399.68 | 11131A001153 | 5315 TIMBERLAKE COURT, GAINESVILLE | April 6, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Saunders James A | $5,381.26 | 12025 000047 | 4011 OLIVER DR, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Mcfarland Donald L | $4,751.85 | 15044C000042 | 3828 LANCE DRIVE, FLOWERY BRANCH | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Riveria Martha | $4,353.56 | M19512070 | 3527 CASPER DRIVE LOT 80A, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| S 5056, Llc | $4,129.09 | 09106A003055 | 3540 RIDGE DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | June 4, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Bryant Brady L & Bryant Ben | $3,963.50 | 09101A000127 | 4058 SKYLINE DR, GAINESVILLE | June 6, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Thomason Georgia | $3,797.42 | 15032D000050A | 2200 ATHENS HWY, GAINESVILLE | November 1, 2016 | Unclaimed |
| Evans Robert Et Al | $3,693.66 | 00122 002012 | 2048 SPRING RD, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Johnston Craig J | $3,688.15 | 15032E001010 | 1404 FLOYD CIR, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Resurgence Market | $3,653.10 | 15046K000004 | 6153 FOREST KNOLL DRIVE, FLOWERY BRANCH | December 3, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Stargel J L | $3,625.41 | 15006A001020 | PINE ST, LULA | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Bowen Builders Group Inc | $3,606.05 | 08119 000171 | 6039 BATEAU RD, FLOWERY BRANCH | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Porter Ronny Lee | $3,553.19 | 10026 000014 | 5487 SADDLE CLUB RD, GAINESVILLE | June 6, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Resurgence Marketing & Real Estate | $3,242.73 | 15046K000039 | GRAND FOX CIR, FLOWERY BRANCH | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Mcfadden W J | $3,224.85 | 09113 000042 | 2898 NAVAJO CIRCLE, GAINESVILLE | April 6, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Humphries Charles | $3,006.39 | M19505865 | 2100 CANDLER RD LOT 73, GAINESVILLE | December 1, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Coggins James Ralph | $2,804.22 | 15036C000075 | 3738 BOLDING ROAD, FLOWERY BRANCH | July 2, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Smith Susan D | $2,309.09 | 10056 000005 | LEDAN EXT, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Fusion G&G Corp | $2,293.68 | 09106A002037 | 3478 CAGLE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | August 6, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Corder Phillip H | $2,089.00 | 09106A002026 | 3442 CAGLE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | June 4, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Tate W C | $2,070.87 | 00126 002007 | LYMAN STREET, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Malik Family Living Trust | $1,927.55 | 12047 000121 | BAREFOOT RUN, GAINESVILLE | October 4, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Dean Rickey Estate | $1,911.26 | 15036D000129 | HOPE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | October 2, 2018 | Unclaimed |
| Rochester Mortgage Llc | $1,701.66 | 10049 002010 | 3516 SEQUOIA ROAD, GAINESVILLE | October 3, 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Bosak Christopher | $1,547.91 | 09103A003004 | 3615 TOWER WAY, GAINESVILLE | August 2, 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Real Estate Warehouse | $1,281.75 | 09103A003078 | 3712 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Dean Flora Jane | $1,155.79 | 10105 004057 | 3567 WESLEY DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | July 1, 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Gillespie Charles | $1,071.15 | 11110 000021 | 5038 PRICE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Chambers Jeffrey | $1,066.56 | 10079 001014 | 4137 BELVEDERE CIRCLE, GAINESVILLE | July 2, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Jones Don M | $1,066.14 | 09106A002010 | 3410 CAGLE ROAD, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Real Estate Warehouse | $772.16 | 09101A000098 | 3812 PINE TREE LANE, GAINESVILLE | March 2, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Evans Robert Et Al | $658.14 | 00122 002032 | SPRING RD, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Whelchel Mark E | $651.96 | M19510964 | 5886 WADE WHELCHEL RD, MURRAYVILLE | January 7, 2020 | Unclaimed |
| Reece Bobbie | $649.43 | M19504881 | 3150 WALLACE RD, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Turner Robert L | $555.98 | M19505779 | 3150 WALLACE RD, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Reece Bobbie | $495.20 | M19501652 | 3146 WALLACE RD, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Toro Rentals Llc | $433.55 | 15014D000012 | 3358 PENNINGTON POINT DR, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Ledford J R | $405.08 | 10083 000012E | 2976 SARDIS RD, GAINESVILLE | October 5, 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Newcomb Alvin | $220.17 | 15025A000047 | 3442 CANDLER ROAD, GAINESVILLE | November 1, 2016 | Unclaimed |
| Bagwell Dev & Const | $219.62 | 15044A003029 | 3983 PAULINE DRIVE, FLOWERY BRANCH | August 1, 2017 | Unclaimed |
| Rupard Robert G | $198.24 | P320817 | AQUALAND DOCK D SPACE 31, FLOWERY BRANCH | August 6, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Dean Rickey A | $118.93 | 15032E006038 | 1638 MARCH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE | October 1, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Reed Builders Inc. | $16.35 | 15046J000044 | 6240 HUNTCLIFF DRIVE, FLOWERY BRANCH | July 2, 2019 | Unclaimed |
| Parks Jeffery | $4.59 | M19504998 | 3611 BAKER RD, GAINESVILLE | January 7, 2020 | Unclaimed |
Source: Tax Commissioner, Excess Funds List. Amounts are the county-published overage at time of sale; balances change as claims are paid. Verify current status with the county before filing.
How to claim excess funds in Hall County
- Confirm you are on the list. Find your name (or the prior owner's, if you are an heir) in the table above and note the parcel and sale date.
- Write your claim. Prepare a written statement of the basis of your claim: that you were the owner at the time of sale (or an heir or lienholder with a recorded interest).
- Sign and notarize it, and gather a valid government-issued photo ID plus supporting documents (warranty deed, security deed, assignments, power of attorney).
- Submit to the Tax Commissioner at Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office, P.O. Box 1579, Gainesville, GA 30503.
- Respond to any follow-up. Claims are reviewed by counsel; you may be asked for additional documentation before disbursement.
Do it yourself, or get help?
Most straightforward owner claims can be filed directly with the county for free, and you never have to pay anyone to get your own money. For estates, tangled liens, out-of-state heirs, or interpleader cases, some people prefer a surplus-recovery specialist or attorney who handles the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%).
Frequently asked questions
Are there really unclaimed surplus funds in Hall County, Georgia?
Yes. As of June 30, 2026, the published excess funds list for Hall County shows 66 tax-sale surplus records totaling $535,128.36, of which about $535,128.36 across 66 records is still unclaimed. Surplus (excess) funds are created when a property sells at a tax sale for more than the taxes and costs owed; the difference legally belongs to the former owner or their heirs.
How do I claim excess funds from a Hall County tax sale?
Request the claim form from the Tax Commissioner. Submit a written, signed, and notarized claim to the Tax Commissioner stating the basis of your claim, along with a valid photo ID, at Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office, P.O. Box 1579, Gainesville, GA 30503. Include supporting documents such as deeds, assignments, or powers of attorney.
How long do I have to claim surplus funds in Georgia?
In Georgia, tax-sale excess funds are generally held by the county for up to 5 years before they transfer to the state unclaimed property division. Claiming sooner is always better.
Do I have to pay a recovery company to claim my money?
No. You can file a claim directly with the county for free. Recovery firms and attorneys can handle the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%), which some owners prefer for estate, lien, or interpleader situations, but it is never required.
What does "interpleader filed" mean on the list?
When there are competing or conflicting claims, the county may file an interpleader action with the Superior Court, and a judge decides how the funds are distributed. Reasonable attorney fees and court costs are paid from the excess funds first.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Records are compiled from publicly available Tax Commissioner filings and may be out of date; balances change as claims are processed. Always verify current status directly with the county. We are a data service and do not file claims, represent claimants, or collect funds.