Oregon Tax Foreclosure Surplus Settlements: Six Counties Taking Claims From Former Owners and Heirs Until November 30, 2026
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Six Oregon counties (Baker, Columbia, Jackson, Marion, Washington and Yamhill) settled class actions claiming they kept the surplus equity from properties they took or sold in tax foreclosures instead of returning it to the owners. Former owners, lienholders, or their heirs must file a claim on the county's settlement website by November 30, 2026 to receive a payment of surplus proceeds.
Who qualifies
“If you held, or are the heir and successor to a person or entity who held, an ownership interest in, or a valid lien on, real property that was foreclosed on for the non-payment of real property taxes in Columbia County, Jackson County, or Marion County, between October 23, 2017 and June 7, 2024, or in Baker County be…”From the court-approved notice
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by November 30, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement. The official site is oregontaxforeclosure.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
Related settlements
ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.