Former homeowners who lost property through tax foreclosure in Wayne County may be owed money — and many don’t know it.
Following Michigan Supreme Court rulings, people whose tax-foreclosed properties sold for more than what they owed in back taxes may be entitled to surplus proceeds, which is the money left over after taxes and fees are collected.
“If it sells for more than the taxes and that 5% commission that the treasurer is allowed, they will be able to receive those funds,” Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree explained…