Over $1.1M Available In Unclaimed Funds In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County residents have just a few days remaining to claim any of the county's $1.139 million in unclaimed funds before the money is rolled into the general fund.

The smallest refund available is $15, while the largest is $33,261.31, according to the county.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector and other county departments have thousands of dollars that are owed to taxpayers every year. The money is usually from warrants/checks that are undeliverable by the postal service, according to the county. Unclaimed funds could be from overpaid taxes or from doing business with the county or receiving county services.

If no claim is made after several years, the funds go to the county's general fund.

View a list of the unclaimed funds list here. A copy of the list is also available at the Treasurer-Tax Collector office locations in Chula Vista, San Diego, San Marcos and Santee.

Residents who are owed money should follow the instructions on the website to file a refund claim by Oct. 5, according to the county. Residents can also email a claim to refunds@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 1-877-829-4732 for more information.