If your property was foreclosed in March 2026 and sells in the upcoming auctions for more than the minimum bid amount, you may be eligible to claim any remaining, surplus proceeds from that sale. The Wayne County’s treasurer’s office has a process for you to claim surplus funds that may be available from that sale. The deadline to file is July 1, 2026.
If you own the property or hold meaningful equity interest (such as a mortgagee or lienholder) in the property at the time of the 2026 foreclosure, Michigan law (MCL 211.78t) allows you to make a claim to collect surplus proceeds.
Here’s what to do next
- Download the Notice of Intent form using this QR on the next page or visit WayneCountyMI.gov/Treasurer and visit the “Claims and Auction” page
- Fill out the Notice of Intent form, including Application information, property information, and your interest in the property (title, mortgage, liens).
- Have the Notice of Intent form notarized (only sign the form in the presence of a notary)
- Submit the form to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office
- Hand-deliver or mail via certified mail to 400 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226, 5th Floor.
- Deadline: July 1, 2026.
What happens after that?
- If you file a claim by July 1, 2026, the Treasurer’s office will notify you by January 31, 2027, and you will receive Form 5744 (Notice to Claimant to File Motion with the Circuit Court) by mail.
- Use Form 5744 to file a motion with the 3rd Circuit Court between February 1 and May 15 after the notice. The court will schedule a hearing to determine payments.
Important Information:
To view a list of all foreclosed properties or to download the Notice of Intent form and get started, scan the QR code below or visit: waynecountymi.gov/treasurer and click on the “Claims & Auction” page:
CLAIMS FORM: 2026 Foreclosed Properties:
- Legal help: Foreclosure and surplus-proceeds laws are complex. If you need additional guidance, you can contact the State Bar of Michigan’s Legal Referral Center at irs.michbar.org or (800) 968-0738. The deadline to file your claim is July 1, 2026
Use this Claims Process checklist to help you meet the July 1, 2026, deadline:
- Download and read the Notice of Intent Claims Form, 2026 Foreclosed Properties, and Claims FAQs. Visit waynecountymi.gov/treasurer and visit the Claims & Auctions page.
- Confirm property foreclosure occurred in March 2026.
- Verify you hold title or a meaningful equity interest in the property.
- Complete the Notice of Intent form with application, property, and interest details.
- Get the form notarized.
- Submit the notarized form by certified mail or in person to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office (by July 1, 2026).
- Watch for the Treasurer’s Office response by January 31, 2027, response (Form 5744).
- If surplus exists, file a motion with the 3rd Circuit Court between February 1, 2027, and May 15, 2027.
FINAL REMINDERTake action today: Download the three documents, start filling out the Notice of Intent form, and mark July 1, 2026, on your calendar. If you or someone you know may be eligible, begin gathering ownership details now to ensure your claim is complete and on time.
