Unclaimed Funds

The City of Odessa Finance Department is attempting to locate the rightful owners of more than $5,000 in unclaimed cash. There are more than 100 names of individuals and businesses who have failed to claim money that is owed to them. In most cases, those individuals and businesses either forgot to obtain their water deposit refund, or failed to cash a payroll or vendor check that derived from other City business activities.

It is our sincere desire to return all unclaimed cash back to its rightful owners as it is not the City's money to keep. Please search the City's Unclaimed Fund Listing (PDF) to see if any of this money belongs to you.

Steps to Claim Unclaimed Funds

Be sure you read the instructions carefully and follow all steps to avoid any delay in processing your request.

  1. Review the City's Unclaimed Fund Listing (PDF)
  2. Search or Locate your name on the City's Unclaimed Fund Listing
  3. Submit a completed Unclaimed Funds Claim Form (PDF) with the supporting documentation that establishes your right to receive the funds to:
    City of Odessa
    Finance Department
    Attn: Accounts Payable
    P.O. Box 4398
    Odessa, TX 79760-4398

Before You Submit

Before you submit the Unclaimed Funds Claim Form, remember to:

  • Answer all questions and fully complete all blanks on the Unclaimed Funds Claim Form
  • Supply photocopies of required documentation
  • Sign and date the Unclaimed Funds Claim Form

Other Search Methods

You may use other search methods, such as via:

  • Phone: call us at 432-335-3278 to request an unclaimed funds search by phone
  • Email: contact us by email to request an unclaimed funds search
  • Mail: send your unclaimed funds request by U.S. postal mail by writing to:
    City of Odessa
    Finance Department
    Attn: Accounts Payable
    P.O. Box 4398
    Odessa, TX 79760-4398