San Diegans Have 10 Days To Claim $867,171 In Unclaimed Funds

SAN DIEGO, CA — More than $867,000 in unclaimed funds remains on the county's books Thursday, with just 10 days left to claim it before it rolls into the county's general fund.

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister on Thursday reminded San Diegans that time to claim the $867,171 is running out.

"There are only ten days left to file a claim," McAllister said. "If you've done business with the county in the last three years, including paying property taxes, you could be on the unclaimed monies list."

Every year the county attempts to return funds owed to taxpayers but cannot for whatever reason -- usually warrants/checks undeliverable by the postal service. These can come from overpaid taxes and bills being paid to contractors doing business with the county.

According to McAllister, the smallest refund available is $15 and the largest is $25,118.40.

"Some possible returns are quite large -- in the thousands, with the highest over $25,000," he said. "I'm sure people could use this money, so my staff and I are working hard to return it to its rightful owners."

Countywide money that is unclaimed for three years and property tax refunds that are unclaimed for four years must be turned over to the county's general fund, current state law reads.

A full list of money owed can be found at www.sdttc.com/content/ttc/en/tax-collection/Unclaimed-Money.html.html.

To view a list of the unclaimed refunds, go to Treasurer-Tax Collector's website.

Hard copies of the list are available at the following Treasurer-Tax Collector locations:
-- Chula Vista, 590 Third Ave;
-- Santee, 10144 Mission Gorge Road; and
-- San Marcos, 141 East Carmel St.

Accoriding to the office, people owed money can follow the instructions on the unclaimed money website to file a refund claim by Sept. 22. Additionally, you can email claims to refunds@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 1-877-829- 4732 for more information.

— City News Service