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Forfeited Lands
2026 Forfeited Lands Sale
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. View the Forfeited Land Sale Dashboard.
Dates:
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
Location:
- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland (Atrium Ballroom)
1 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland, Oh 44114
Time:
- Registration/Check-In: 8:00 a.m.
- Sale begins: 9:30 a.m.
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 Lands 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 Lands 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.
When attempting to recover unclaimed funds on behalf of a deceased owner's estate, the claimant must provide proof of authority to claim on behalf of the estate dated within two years of submitting the claim, death certificate, and Form 1.0 identifying estate heirs and legatees (Probate Form 1.0). Most commonly, the authority to recover the unclaimed funds is evidenced by a motion and entry appointing the claimant as the estate fiduciary. If the estate has been closed, it may be necessary to reopen the estate to show current authority and notice to interested parties of the newly discovered estate asset.
Please allow at least six weeks for the documents to be reviewed and the distribution to be approved.
Lands Sale Overage Report
2025 Forfeited Lands Sale Overages 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.gov
or
Cuyahoga County Budget Commission
Room 3-100
2079 E 9th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
2026 Forfeited Lands Sale Parcel Listing
Contact Us
If you have any questions, call or email the Forfeited Lands Department.
Phone: 216-443-7420, Option 5
Email: realproperty@cuyahogacounty.gov