Property tax: delinquent taxes; sunsets on certain delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure avoidance programs; eliminate. Amends sec. 78g & 78q of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78g & 211.78q).
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Overview
This bill eliminates sunset provisions for several programs designed to reduce delinquent property taxes and prevent foreclosures. Specifically, it removes automatic expiration dates for property forfeiture, tax payment reduction, and tax foreclosure avoidance programs. Additionally, it modifies sections related to fees associated with delinquent taxes and establishes a process for withholding properties from foreclosure based on environmental contamination concerns. The bill also includes provisions to allow for payment reductions and installment plans for financially distressed property owners, with certain limitations and requirements.
Key provisions
- Eliminates sunset dates for property forfeiture, tax payment reduction, and foreclosure avoidance programs.
- Establishes a $175 fee for properties with unpaid delinquent taxes, to be used for administration and remediation.
- Allows county treasurers to withhold properties from forfeiture based on environmental contamination concerns.
- Creates a process for financially distressed property owners to participate in delinquent tax installment payment plans.
- Provides for potential payment reductions for properties subject to tax foreclosure avoidance agreements.
- Specifies procedures for recording forfeiture certificates and redemption certificates.
- Outlines requirements for distributing payments collected from delinquent taxes.
- Modifies rules regarding interest calculation and lien priority in redemption scenarios.
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