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Forfeited Lands
2024 Forfeited Lands Sale
Tentative Dates: August 27th - August 29th
Information Coming Soon
The Fiscal Officer is the selling agent for the State of Ohio and is required, by law to maintain a list of forfeited properties seized due to nonpayment of real estate taxes. The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office will be conducting a State of Ohio Forfeiture Land Sale.
Note that all purchases of real estate are "buyer beware" and it is strongly recommended that each buyer contact a real estate attorney and / or title company prior to the sale. Contact the parcel’s City Building Department regarding condemnation or demolition.
Cuyahoga County’s MyPlace is available as a resource tool to research parcel information.
Payment of Excess Proceeds
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5723.11The defendant/former owner of a parcel sold at a Forfeited Land Sale is eligible to be reimbursed for the difference in the sale amount and the total of the tax, assessment, penalty, interest, and costs of sale.
***Claims must be made prior to one year after the date of sale.***
It will be confirmed that the property was sold at the most previous Forfeited Land Sale.
The defendant/former owner must present the Application, Proof of Identification, Affidavit of Identity, Proof of Prior Homeownership, and a W-9. If someone other than the prior homeowner is claiming the funds on their behalf, additional information may be required. All documents will be sent to the Cuyahoga Prosecutor in the case’s file, for review.
Please allow up to six weeks for the documents to be reviewed and the distribution to be approved.
2023 Land Sale Overage Report
Per Ohio Revised Code 5723.11, if any forfeited lands are sold for a greater sum than the amount of the tax, assessment, penalty, interest, and costs of sale, within a year’s time, the prior owner (defendant) may request a payment of the excess proceeds. If you believe you are due a payment from the overage of the sale of your property, please contact 216-443-7010.
Submit application and supporting documents to:
budgetcommission@cuyahogacounty.us
or
Cuyahoga County Budget Commission
Room 3-100
2079 E 9th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
2023 Parcel Listing
Forfeited Land Sale Results
Parcels with a status of “Unsold” or “Deposit Forfeited” will remain forfeited and may be reoffered at next year’s sale.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, call or email the Forfeited Lands Department.
Phone: 216-443-7050
Email: realproperty@cuyahogacounty.us
Coming Soon
Cuyahoga County has launched a new Forfeited Lands Locator to explore all of the parcels that will be available at this year’s sale. Navigate throughout the map to view details about each available parcel, and click on them to see a link to the property record on MyPlace.