Bibb County excess funds: how to check the list and claim what's yours

If a home in Bibb County (county seat: Macon) sold at a foreclosure or tax sale for more than was owed, the leftover money may belong to you. Here's exactly who holds it, how to check for free, and how to claim it.

County contacts verified July 2026
In Bibb County, Georgia, excess funds from a tax sale are held by the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner, and surplus from a mortgage foreclosure starts with the foreclosing lender's attorney before any court deposit. The money legally belongs to the former owner, but you must file a claim to get it, and you can confirm whether money exists for free by calling (478) 621-6500.
Mortgage foreclosure surplus
Foreclosing lender's attorney; disputed surplus interpleaded to Bibb County Superior Court (Clerk of Superior Court)
Tax sale excess funds
Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner
County phone
(478) 621-6527
Cost to check yourself
$0. It's public record
How sales happen
First Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m., on the courthouse steps (only in months with a planned sale)
Our cost to you upfront
$0. Attorney and filing costs are on us

Is there a Bibb County excess funds list?

Yes. The county publishes its official excess funds list here (records request). It shows sales that left money behind; look for your name or the property address. The county's file can be hard to read and is only updated periodically, so if you don't find yourself on it, that does not mean no money exists: call the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner at (478) 621-6500 and ask directly, or have us check the record for you free.

When are Bibb County foreclosure sales, and how do I see the results?

First Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m., on the courthouse steps (only in months with a planned sale). Months with a planned sale only; the sale list runs in legal advertisements every Tuesday for four weeks before the sale, and payment in full is due within two hours of the sale's conclusion. Location: United Building at Central City Park, 206 7th Street, Macon, GA (per the Tax Commissioner's tax sale page). Sale listings and results are public. See the official Bibb County sale site. Every result matters for one reason most people miss: if a home sold for more than the debt owed, the difference belongs to the former owner. That's the excess funds this page is about. Full details: Bibb County foreclosure sales: schedule and results.

How to check if you're owed money from a Bibb County sale

  1. Look up your foreclosure case for free: Macon-Bibb Clerk of Superior Court public records search (land records via eSearch; civil cases via reSearchGA). Search by your name and note the case number and sale amount.
  2. Check the county's official excess funds list: view the Bibb County list (Records Request). Look for your name or the property address.
  3. Call the county directly: the Foreclosing lender's attorney; disputed surplus interpleaded to Bibb County Superior Court (Clerk of Superior Court) at (478) 621-6527 or the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner at (478) 621-6500. Ask whether excess or surplus funds are being held from your sale. This call is free, and you owe nothing to anyone for making it.
  4. Prefer someone to check for you? We'll review the public record at no cost: request a free review. No upfront costs, ever.

How mortgage foreclosure surplus works in Bibb County

After a non-judicial foreclosure in Bibb County, any leftover money is held first by the lender's foreclosure attorney — no county office automatically receives it. Request it in writing from that firm; it is named on your foreclosure letters and on the deed under power recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court. If claims conflict, the money is deposited with the Bibb County Superior Court for a judge to distribute — the Clerk's office at (478) 621-6527 can confirm whether an interpleader case exists, and you can search land records and civil cases free through the Clerk's online portals.

According to publicly available Georgia statute (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-190), after the foreclosing lender and priority liens are paid, the surplus must be paid to the former owner. Because Georgia foreclosures happen outside of court, the money starts with the foreclosing attorney, and nobody is required to chase you down to hand it over. You can confirm any of this directly with the county at (478) 621-6527. We encourage it.

How tax-sale excess funds work in Bibb County

Request the Excess Funds Claim Form directly from the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's office — email kcountryman@maconbibb.us or write to Attn: Kendall Countryman, P.O. Box 4724, Macon, GA 31208. Claims must include current payoff statements from any lien holders, and processing time depends on how many claims are received and the documentation included. There is no online list; the office confirms available funds by request, and its page notes that failing to file does not eliminate your rights to the money.

According to publicly available Georgia statute (O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5), the county must notify the record owner within 30 days of the sale, and unclaimed excess funds are sent to the Georgia Department of Revenue after five years. After that, only a court order can release them. You can confirm any of this with the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner at (478) 621-6500.

You can do all of this yourself, for free.The county will never charge you to check, and you don't need anyone's permission to file your own claim. Where we help is when it gets complicated: a deceased owner, competing liens, missed deadlines, or a court hearing. Our licensed attorneys handle the entire claim with no upfront costs: attorney fees, filing fees, and court costs are on us, and you pay nothing unless money is recovered.

Good to know in Bibb County

  • Macon and Bibb County operate as a consolidated government — the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner at 188 Third Street, Macon handles all tax-sale excess funds.
  • There is no published online excess funds list — the Excess Funds Claim Form must be requested from Kendall Countryman (kcountryman@maconbibb.us or P.O. Box 4724, Macon, GA 31208).
  • The county's legal organ changed on January 1, 2026: The Macon Reporter (Monroe County/Macon Reporter) replaced The Telegraph, though the Tax Commissioner's site still references Telegraph legal ads — check both when looking for old sale notices.
  • Claims must include current payoff statements from every lien holder, and the Tax Commissioner warns processing time varies with claim volume and documentation.
  • Winning bidders must pay in full within two hours of the tax sale (cash, certified funds, or money order only), and the former owner keeps a 12-month right of redemption at a 20% premium.

We help former homeowners throughout Bibb County, including Macon, Lizella.

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Bibb County questions

Straight answers, before you ask.

The county publishes its official list at https://www.maconbibbtax.us/property.html (records request). Not finding your name doesn't always mean no money exists. Lists update periodically, so confirm by calling the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner at (478) 621-6500, or request a free record check from us.

Tax-sale excess funds are held by the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner (per publicly available Georgia statute O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5). Mortgage-foreclosure surplus starts with the foreclosing lender's attorney and, if disputed, is deposited with the Superior Court. You can confirm directly with the county at (478) 621-6500, and we encourage it.

According to O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, tax-sale excess funds unclaimed for five years are sent to the Georgia Department of Revenue, after which recovery requires a court order. The earlier you act, the simpler the claim. Confirm your sale date with the county and see our deadline guide.

Most Georgia counties accept claim forms only from the owner or a licensed attorney representing the owner, not from recovery firms or power-of-attorney holders. That is exactly how we work: a licensed Georgia attorney files your claim, with no upfront costs to you.

Yes. You never need to pay anyone to find out if money exists or to file a claim. The county process is free apart from routine court costs. Our guide on claiming surplus funds yourself walks through it. Where claims get complicated (a deceased owner, competing liens, missed notices), our attorneys handle everything with no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless money is recovered.

Heirs can usually claim, but the money is treated as part of the estate, so counties and courts typically require probate paperwork before paying anyone. See our guide for heirs. This is one of the situations where attorney help matters most, and ours costs nothing upfront.

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