Unclaimed Money Alert: Glendale Residents Could Lose Funds After June 2026

Residents in Glendale are being urged to check whether the city is holding money in their name before the funds officially become city property.

According to city officials, some residents may have:

• Uncashed checks
• Utility deposits
• Other outstanding payments

that have remained unclaimed for more than three years.

Read: Texas Has Already Returned $5 Billion. More Money Is Still Unclaimed

Why Glendale is publishing names

Under California law, cities must attempt to notify people before unclaimed money is transferred permanently to government ownership.

Glendale says it will:

• Publish names connected to unclaimed funds
• Run notices in local newspapers for two consecutive weeks
• Keep claims open for a limited period before the deadline

If the money is not claimed within the required timeframe, it may legally become city property.

Deadline to claim the money

City officials say the listed funds are scheduled to transfer to Glendale on:

• June 30, 2026

That means residents still have time to check and file a claim before the deadline arrives.

How to see if your name is on the list

The city has made the information available through:

• Its official website
• A new online unclaimed property portal

Residents can search for:

• Their own name
• Family members
• Old business or account records

Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets

How to file a claim

Claims can be submitted in two ways:

1. Online through Glendale’s unclaimed property portal
2. By submitting a paper claim form to the city’s Finance Department

Forms can be downloaded online or picked up in person.

Small balances may disappear faster

Officials also noted that smaller amounts under $15 may be transferred to the city’s general fund after one year without public notice.

That means even small forgotten deposits or checks could eventually disappear if left unclaimed.

Why this happens

Unclaimed funds often come from:

• Old utility accounts
• Refund checks
• Security deposits
• Vendor or payroll checks
• Address changes or lost mail

Many people simply forget the money exists.

Bottom line

Glendale residents may have unclaimed money waiting through old checks or deposits, but the deadline to recover those funds is approaching.

Officials are encouraging people to search the city’s database before the money officially becomes city property in 2026.

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