Excess Proceeds

Excess Proceeds from Tax Sales

Details of any excess proceeds from properties sold at a tax sale are available electronically through the Blount County Clerk & Master’s Office.
To obtain the list, you may submit a public records request at the following link:
 👉 Public Records Request

What Are Excess Proceeds?

Under T.C.A. §67-5-2702, “excess proceeds” are any funds remaining after a delinquent property tax sale, once the minimum bid price has been satisfied.

Those eligible to file a claim include:

• Property owners at the time of the tax sale
• Lienholders with an interest in the property

How to File a Claim

To claim excess proceeds, you must file a Motion to Claim Excess Sale Proceeds.

👉 Verified Motion to Claim Excess Sales Proceeds form

Important Notes:

• The Clerk & Master’s Office cannot advise on what supporting documentation you need or how to properly complete the Motion.
• Filing fee: $25.00
  • Accepted payment: cash, money order, or bank-certified check
  • Not accepted: personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards
• File your original Motion with payment, either:
  • In person, or
  • By mail (include your email address, mailing address, and phone number so staff can contact you if needed).

After You File

• Hearing Required: You must set your case for a hearing before the Chancellor.
  • Contact: Clerk & Master, Stephen S. Ogle
  • Phone: (865) 273-5500
• Funds Release: No funds will be issued until 30 days after the court signs and enters an order awarding the excess proceeds.

Legal Assistance

• You may file without an attorney, but the Clerk & Master’s Office cannot provide legal advice.
• If you are filing as an heir of a deceased property owner, it is strongly recommended that you consult an attorney before filing.