Legislation Details

Reference No. CR-067-2016    Draft No.
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 10/18/2016
Introduced Date 9/20/2016 Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SENIOR HOMEOWNERS AND TAX SALE for the purpose of establishing a policy to require the County to keep a list of all real property scheduled for tax sale for property owned by individuals for at least 25 years and to provide the list to the Department of Family Services for outreach services.
Proposers/Sponsors: Dannielle M. Glaros, Derrick Leon Davis, Karen R. Toles, Mary A. Lehman, Andrea C. Harrison, Todd M. Turner, Deni L. Taveras, Mel Franklin, Obie Patterson
Attachments: 1. R2016067, 2. CR-67-2016 AIS.pdf, 3. CR-067-2016 Report
Contact: Colette Gresham, Legislative Officer

 Title

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SENIOR HOMEOWNERS AND TAX SALE for the purpose of establishing a policy to require the County to keep a list of all real property scheduled for tax sale for property owned by individuals for at least 25 years and to provide the list to the Department of Family Services for outreach services.

Background

The proposed legislation establishes a policy that the Director of Finance shall maintain a list of all taxes assessed upon real estate owned by individuals 65 years old and above, which remain unpaid and are scheduled for tax sale.  Prior to tax sale, the list shall be sent to the Department of Family Services to provide the property owner assistance with outreach services, including but not limited to, referrals and counseling.